Answer Wiki. This is the definition of stoic: a person who can endure pain or hardship without showing their feelings or complaining. Julius Caesar and Brutus seem to embody this. A lot of the Romans do. Julius Caesar does this when he appears seemingly unaffected by the warnings given to him by the Soothsayer and Artemidorus.
Meperidine, also known as Demerol, is a narcotic pain reliever used to treat mild to moderate pain. According to Drugs.com, meperidine belongs to a class of medications known as narcotic pain relievers. Meperidine is used during a colonoscopy to cause drowsiness and relaxation. Common side effects of meperidine include drowsiness, dizziness, slowed breathing, weakness, fainting and constipation.
A day or two before the colonoscopy, the patient is prescribed liquid, tablet, and/or suppository laxatives by the physician. In addition, commercial enemas may be prescribed. The patient is given specific instructions on how and when to use the laxatives and/or enemas.