Promethazine Flashcards
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Phenergan
Name
A
Promethazine
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Phenergan
Class
A
antiemetic
3
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Phenergan
Description
A
Promethazine is an anticholinergic agent that enhances the effects of analgesics and is a potent antiemetic
4
Q
Phenergan
indication
A
nausea and vomiting, motion sickness, to enhance the effects of analgesics and to induce sedation
5
Q
Phenergan
contrainidications
A
None
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Q
Phenergan
Precautions
A
Hepatic, respiratory or cardiac impairment, asthma, hypertension, elderly or debilitated patients
7
Q
Phenergan
Dosage/Route
A
12.5-25 mg IV/IM/PR
Pedi: 0.5 mg/kg IV/IM/PR