what is meptaxinol hydrochloride
Meptazinol is an opioid medicine (sometimes called an opiate) . It is used to treat moderate-to-severe types of pain. It works by binding to certain tiny areas, called opioid receptors, in your brain and spinal cord (central nervous system). This leads to a decrease in the way you feel pain and your reaction to pain.. 1. Meptazinol is prescribed for moderate-to-severe types of pain. The most common side-effects are feeling sick, constipation or diarrhoea, and feeling dizzy or sleepy. Meptazinol is likely to affect your reactions and ability to drive. It may be an offence to drive while affected.