Demerol (Noun)
Meaning
A synthetic narcotic drug (trade name Demerol) used to treat pain.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- She was prescribed Demerol to help manage her post-operative pain.
- After the accident, the paramedics administered Demerol to the patient to ease his pain during transport.
- Demerol is a synthetic opioid that can be highly addictive if not used as directed.
- Her doctor explained that Demerol could have negative interactions with other medications she was taking.
- The hospital restricted the use of Demerol due to concerns about its potential for abuse.