pethidine

/ ˈpɛθɪˌdiːn /

noun

1. Also called: pethidine hydrochloride. a white crystalline water-soluble drug used as an analgesic. Formula: C 15 H 21 NO 2 .HCl

Word History and Origins

Origin of pethidine¹

C20: perhaps a blend of _piperidine + _ethyl

Example Sentences

Emily had been given significant amounts of pethidine and codeine with no-one monitoring her use of gas and air.

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The Pontypridd inquest heard there was a "failure to take adequate care" of mother Emily Brazier, who was not checked for an hour after being administered significant doses of pethidine and codeine, and given unrestricted access to gas and air.

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"This was most likely due to sensitivity to codeine and pethidine," it added, saying the "self-administering of Entonox contributed to Ms Brazier's inability to respond".

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But she had a positive experience with a combination of paracetamol and the opioid pain-relief medicine pethidine.

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She eventually became addicted to opioids such as morphine, tramadol and pethidine, and joined the underground party scene at Lido Beach, where she was introduced to sex work.

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