promethazine (Phenergan, Farganesse)

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Introduction

Tradename: Phenergan. (promethazine hydrochloride)

Indications

Contraindications

* 2) children < 2 years of age *[4]

Caution: in children

pregnancy category = c

safety in lactation = -

Dosage

Tabs: 12.5, 25, 50 mg.

Syrup: 6.25 & 25 mg/5 mL.

Suppository: 12.5, 25, 50 mg.

Injection: 25 mg/mL (1 mL), 50 mg/mL (1 mL).

Pharmacokinetics

elimination via liver

elimination via kidney

Adverse effects

Drug interactions

Laboratory

Mechanism of action

More general terms

Component of

References

  1. The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, 9th ed. Gilman et al, eds. Permagon Press/McGraw Hill, 1996
  2. Drug Information & Medication Formulary, Veterans Affairs, Central California Health Care System, 1st ed., Ravnan et al eds, 1998
  3. Kaiser Permanente Northern California Regional Drug Formulary, 1998
  4. Jump up to: 4.0 4.1 4.2 Prescriber's Letter 12(4): 2005 Use of Promethazine in Children Detail-Document#: http://prescribersletter.com/(5bhgn1a4ni4cyp2tvybwfh55)/pl/ArticleDD.aspx?li=1&st=1&cs=&s=PRL&pt=3&fpt=25&dd=210411&pb=PRL (subscription needed) http://www.prescribersletter.com
  5. Jump up to: 5.0 5.1 5.2 FDA Medwatch http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/safety/2006/safety06.htm#promethazine
  6. Jump up to: 6.0 6.1 6.2 Prescriber's Letter 13(10): 2006 Antiemetics Used for Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting Detail-Document#: http://prescribersletter.com/(5bhgn1a4ni4cyp2tvybwfh55)/pl/ArticleDD.aspx?li=1&st=1&cs=&s=PRL&pt=3&fpt=25&dd=221004&pb=PRL (subscription needed) http://www.prescribersletter.com
  7. Jump up to: 7.0 7.1 FDA Medwatch Promethazine Hydrochloride Injection http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/SafetyInformation/SafetyAlertsforHumanMedicalProducts/ucm182500.htm
  8. Jump up to: 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 Deprecated Reference

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