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Respiratory depression is a major concern with excess opioid analgesics (coma, respiratory depression, and pinpoint pupils) and it may be treated by artificial ventilation or be reversed by naloxone
Name | Starting Dose | Frequency | Route |
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Pethidine (Moderate/Severe pain) | 50-100 mg | 4-hourly | PO |
Pethidine (Moderate/Severe pain) | 25-100 mg | 4-hourly | SC/IM |
Pethidine (Moderate/Severe pain) | 25-50 mg | 4-hourly | slow IV. Lower doses in elderly |