<p>Pethidine is indicated for short-term (24-36 hours) relief of moderate to severe pain. It can be given via the following routes of administration: intramuscular, subcutaneous, slow intravenous bolus injection, intravenous infusion and patient controlled analgesia (PCA).<br />
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Pethidine is indicated for administration as an anaesthetic adjunct and for obstetric analgesia.&nbsp;An opioid antagonist and facilities for administration of oxygen and control of respiration should be immediately available during and immediately following intravenous administration of pethidine</p>