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Can Meperidine Be Taken While On Ketamine?

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Posted on Thu, 3 Nov 2016
Question: Hello and thank you. My wife had a dose of ketamine in nasal spray form seven hours ago. Can she now have an intramuscular injection of meperidine (Demerol)? My email address is YYYY@YYYY XXXXXXX Rubinow XXXXXXX Delaware
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Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (19 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes, she can!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

It is totally safe to get a dose of meperidine at this time. There is no contra-indication secondary to her having received a ketamine nasal spray.

I wish her well and keep me posted. If need be, ask for more information and clarifications.
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Can Meperidine Be Taken While On Ketamine?

Brief Answer: Yes, she can! Detailed Answer: Hi, It is totally safe to get a dose of meperidine at this time. There is no contra-indication secondary to her having received a ketamine nasal spray. I wish her well and keep me posted. If need be, ask for more information and clarifications.