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'''Meprodine''' is an [[opioid]] [[analgesic]] that is an [[analog (chemistry)|analogue]] of [[pethidine]] (meperidine). It is closely related to the drug [[prodine]], the only difference being that meprodine has an [[ethyl group]] rather than a [[methyl]] at the 3-position of the [[piperidine]] ring.

As with prodine, there are two [[isomer]]s of meprodine, alpha-meprodine and beta-meprodine, with the alpha isomer having been more widely used.

Meprodine has similar effects to other opioids, and produces analgesia, sedation and euphoria. Side effects can include [[itching]], [[nausea]] and potentially serious [[respiratory depression]] which can be life-threatening. 

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[[Category:Opioids]]
[[Category:Propionates]]
[[Category:Piperidines]]


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