Promethazine Flashcards
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Promethazine Class
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Phenothiazine, antiemetic, antihistamine
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Promethazine Mechanism of Action
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H1 receptor antagonist, Blocks action of histamine, Possesses sedative/antimotion/antiemetic/anticholinergic activity
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Promethazine Indications
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Nausea and vomiting
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Promethazine Contraindications
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Use of large amounts of CNS depressants, Reye syndrome, Lower respiratory symptoms
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Promethazine Dosage and Administration
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12.5 - 25 mg deep IM
