Where would meperidine be stored contained by the pharmacy?
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With the other narcotics like oxycodone, etc.
In the US, in a double locked cabinet (by law). Logs must also be kept to statement for all meperidine that is brought into or released from the pharmacy.
It would be kept in a controlled drugs cabinet which is always locked. Source(s): Registered Nurse
Meperidine is used to relieve moderate to severe spasm. Meperidine is in a class of medications called narcotic analgesics, a group of spasm medications similar to morphine. It works by changing the way the body senses twinge.
What storage conditions are needed for this medicine?
Keep this medication in the container it came within, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not surrounded by the bathroom). Protect this medication from theft. Medication that is outdated or no longer needed should be flushed down the toilet, not thrown away. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication. Source(s): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meperidine
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/drugi…
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