Definitions for Promethazine
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Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. promethazine, Phenergannoun

   antihistamine (trade name Phenergan) used to treat allergies; also an antiemetic used to treat motion sickness

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1. promethazinenoun

   A first-generation H1 receptor antagonist, antihistamine and antiemetic medication with strong sedative effects.

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1. Promethazine

   Promethazine, sold under the brand name Phenergan among others, is a first-generation antihistamine, antipsychotic, sedative, and antiemetic used to treat allergies, insomnia, and nausea. It may also help with some symptoms associated with the common cold and may also be used for sedating people who are agitated or anxious, an effect that has led to some recreational use (especially with codeine). Promethazine is taken by mouth, as a rectal suppository, or by injection into a muscle.Common side effects of promethazine include confusion and sleepiness; consumption of alcohol or other sedatives can make these symptoms worse. It is unclear if use of promethazine during pregnancy or breastfeeding is safe for the baby. Use of promethazine is not recommended in those less than two years old, due to potentially negative effects on breathing. Use of promethazine by injection into a vein is not recommended, due to potential skin damage. Promethazine is in the phenothiazine family of medications. It is also a moderate anticholinergic, which produces its sedative effects. This also means high doses act as a deliriant.Promethazine was made in the 1940s by a team of scientists from Rhône-Poulenc laboratories. It was approved for medical use in the United States in 1951. It is a generic medication and is available under many brand names globally. In 2020, it was the 208th most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 2 million prescriptions.

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1. promethazine

   Promethazine is a medication typically used to treat allergies, motion sickness, nausea, and vomiting. It can also be utilized as a sedative or sleep aid before or after surgery. By decreasing the effects of histamine, a substance in the body that causes allergic symptoms, promethazine is able to alleviate allergy symptoms. It also impacts the central nervous system, acting upon the brain to produce a calming or sedative effect. It belongs to a class of drugs known as phenothiazines.

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1. Promethazine

   Promethazine is a neuroleptic medication and first-generation antihistamine of the phenothiazine family. The drug has strong sedative and weak antipsychotic effects. It also reduces motion sickness has antiemetic and anticholinergic properties. In some countries it is prescribed for insomnia when benzodiazepines are contraindicated. It is available in many countries under the brand names Phenergan, Promethegan, Romergan, Fargan, Farganesse, Prothiazine, Avomine, Atosil, Receptozine, Lergigan, and Sominex.

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1. Promethazine

   A phenothiazine derivative with histamine H1-blocking, antimuscarinic, and sedative properties. It is used as an antiallergic, in pruritus, for motion sickness and sedation, and also in animals.

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1. • Antiemetic
   • Antihistamine

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Promethazine in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

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   The numerical value of Promethazine in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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2. ^ Wiktionary
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3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Promethazine
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5. ^ Wikidata
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