Anthropometric Measurements as Predictors of Low Birth Weight Among Tanzanian Neonates: A Hospital-Based Study
November 7, 2025
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Brand Name :
Meptid
Synonyms :
meptazinol
Class :
Opioid analgesics
Brand Name :
Meptid
Synonyms :
meptazinol
Class :
Opioid analgesics
Dosage Forms & StrengthsÂ
Tablets Â
200mgÂ
200
mg
Tablets
Orally 
4 to 8 times a day
The usual recommended dose is 200mg orally every 4 hours indication: it is usually indicated in the treatment of moderate pain
Safety and efficacy study is not establishedÂ
Refer to adult dosingÂ
the risk of central nervous system depression may be increased
the risk of CNS depression and hypotension may be increased
the risk of adverse effects may be increased
the risk of CNS depression may be increased
the therapeutic activity of alfentanil may be reduced
the risk of CNS depression and hypotension may be increased
the risk of CNS depression may be increased
the risk of CNS depression may be increased
the risk of adverse effects may be increased
the risk of adverse effects may be increased
the risk of adverse effects may be increased
the therapeutic activity of amiloride may be reduced
the analgesic activity of meptazinol may be increased
the risk of adverse effects may be increased
the risk of CNS depression may be increased
the risk of adverse effects may be increased
the risk of adverse effects may be increased
the risk of CNS depressant activity of meptazinol may be increased
Actions and spectrum:Â
Meptazinol is a pain-reÂlieving drug. It belongs to the opioid family. That meÂans it attaches to opioid receptors. TheÂse are located in your brain and spinal cord. WheÂn meptazinol binds to these reÂceptors, it alters pain signals. As a result, you feÂel less pain. Meptazinol works on diffeÂrent types of pain. These include nociceptive, neÂuropathic, and inflammatory pain. It can treat moderate to seÂvere pain leveÂls. Despite its potency, meÂptazinol generally has manageable side effects. For theÂse reasons, doctors find it useful for managing pain.Â
Frequency not definedÂ
Abdominal painÂ
BradycardiaÂ
ConstipationÂ
DiarrheaÂ
DyspepsiaÂ
HeadacheÂ
HypotensionÂ
MiosisÂ
Mood changesÂ
Respiratory depressionÂ
TachycardiaÂ
SweatingÂ
ToleranceÂ
EdemaÂ
PalpitationsÂ
PruritisÂ
SomnolenceÂ
UrticariaÂ
Visual disturbancesÂ
vertigoÂ
Black Box Warning Â
Recommended for short-term use onlyÂ
Contraindication/Caution:Â
Contraindication:Â
Acute asthmaÂ
ComaÂ
Trauma of headÂ
Myocardial infarctionÂ
Acute alcohol intoxicationÂ
PhaeochromocytomaÂ
Acute respiratory depressionÂ
Increase in intracranial pressureÂ
Caution:Â
DebilitationÂ
Adrenal insufficiencyÂ
PregnancyÂ
BreastfeedingÂ
Respiratory impairmentÂ
Urethral strictureÂ
Myasthenia gravisÂ
HypothyroidismÂ
Hepatic failureÂ
Pregnancy consideration:Â Â
To be used with caution in pregnancyÂ
Lactation:Â Â
To be used with caution in breastfeedingÂ
Pregnancy category:Â Â
Category A: Studies that were well-controlled and met expectations revealed no risk to the fetus in either the first or second trimester.Â
<b>Category B: There was a lack of studies on pregnant women and no evidence of risk to the fetus in animal experiments.  Â
Category C: there was evidence of risk of adverse effects in animal reproduction studies, and no adequate evidence in human studies must take care of potential risks in pregnant women.   Â
Category D: adequate data with sufficient evidence of human fetal risk from various platforms, but despite the potential risk, and used only in emergency cases for potential benefits.  Â
Category X: Drugs listed in this category outweigh the risks over benefits. Hence, these categories of drugs need to be avoided by pregnant women.   Â
Category N: There is no data available for the drug under this category
Pharmacology:Â
Meptazinol, a painkilleÂr, functions in the brain and spinal cord. It attaches to mu opioid receÂptors, stopping pain signals. It also binds with kappa and delta opioid receptors. Unlike some opioids, meptazinol has a limit on breathing probleÂms, making it safer. It may also numb pain locally, helping relieÂf.Â
Pharmacodynamics:Â
Limited data availableÂ
Pharmacokinetics:Â
Limited data availableÂ
Administration:Â
To be taken orally with plenty of waterÂ
Patient information leafletÂ
Generic Name: meptazinolÂ
Why do we use meptazinol?Â
Meptazinol works as an opioid pain meÂdicine. It helps treat modeÂrate discomfort by binding to specific receÂptors found in the brain and spine that control pain perceÂption. The medicine inteÂracts with these receÂptors, altering how pain signals are processeÂd, ultimately reducing pain leveÂls. Doctors prescribe meptazinol for managing modeÂrate pains like those afteÂr surgery, muscle/joint aches, plus acute or chronic discomforts. By attaching to opioid receptors centrally and in the spinal cord, meptazinol provides effeÂctive relief wheÂn moderate analgesia is neÂeded.Â
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