Meperidine-D4.HCl (Pethidine-D4.HCl)

Description

Meperidine-d₄ (hydrochloride) (CRM) is a certified reference material intended for use as an internal standard for the quantification of meperidine by GC- or LC-MS. Meperidine is categorized as an opioid.¹ It is an opioid analgesic that is commonly abused.² Meperidine is regulated as a Schedule II compound in the United States. Meperidine-d₄ (hydrochloride) (CRM) is provided as a DEA exempt preparation. This product is intended for research and forensic applications.

References

1. Ossipov, M.H., Harris, S., Lloyd, P., et al. Antinociceptive interaction between opioids and medetomidine: Systemic additivity and spinal synergy Anesthesiology 73(6),1227-1235(1990).
2. Atluri, S.A., Sudarshan, G., and Manchikanti, L. Assessment of the trends in medical use and misuse of opioid analgesics from 2004 to 2011 Pain Physician 17(2),E119-E128(2014).