Promethazine Flashcards
1
Q
Promethazine Trade Name
A
Phenergan
2
Q
Promethazine Class
A
Phenothiazine
3
Q
Promethazine Action
A
Suppresses CTZ; has antihistaminic effects
4
Q
Promethazine Indication
A
N/V
5
Q
Promethazine Contraindication
A
Hypersensitivity
6
Q
Promethazine Dose/Route
A
12.5-25mg IV IM PO
7
Q
Promethazine Side Effects
A
drowsiness, dizziness, sedation, dry mouth, extrapyramidal reactions
8
Q
Promethazine Other
A
can potentiate CNS depressants (alcohol), extravasation causes tissue damage
