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Pethidine
Use
- Pain Relief In Labour
- acts in about 15mins
- lasts 2-3 hours
- relieves anxiety, discomfort - may not relieve pain
Dose
Risks
- risk of neonatal respiratory depression if given within 2 hours of birth
Contra-Indications
- severe renal impairment (causes accumulation)
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