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meperidine hydrochloride

meperidine hydrochloride (MEPERIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE) is a mu opioid receptor agonist. Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
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Drug details — meperidine hydrochloride
US status
approved
Class
Route
INJECTION
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0
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0
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Quick answer

meperidine hydrochloride (MEPERIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE) is a mu opioid receptor agonist. Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN meperidine hydrochloride
Brand MEPERIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Mechanism Mu opioid receptor agonist
Target Mu-type opioid receptor
Route INJECTION
Formulation INJECTABLE

Mechanism of action

Mu opioid receptor agonist

Primary target: Mu-type opioid receptor

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

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Frequently asked questions

What is meperidine hydrochloride?

meperidine hydrochloride (MEPERIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE) is a mu opioid receptor agonist. Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for meperidine hydrochloride?

MEPERIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE is a marketed brand name for meperidine hydrochloride. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of meperidine hydrochloride?

meperidine hydrochloride has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.