Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API)
Pethidine Hydrochloride
Opioid Analgesic
A synthetic opioid analgesic used for the management of moderate to severe acute pain, such as pain associated with childbirth or surgical procedures. It acts as a $\mu$-opioid receptor agonist. It is generally used for short-term pain relief due to its relatively short half-life and the risk of neurotoxic metabolite accumulation (normeperidine) with chronic use.
Technical Profile
- Reference Code
- PET170
- CAS Number
- 50-13-5
- Chemical Class
- N/A
- Therapeutic Class
- N/A
Verified Brands
Medicines containing Pethidine Hydrochloride as an active ingredient.
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