Demeral

Were you looking for information about Demerol? Demeral is a common misspelling of Demerol.

In the past, healthcare providers often recommended the prescription medication Demerol^® (meperidine hydrochloride) for relieving pain. The painkiller is available in several different forms and can be taken by mouth or administered by injection. It is a narcotic that provides sedation and pain relief by binding to opioid receptors throughout the body. The medicine is no longer commonly used, due to a number of serious side effects that have been reported with the drug.

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