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Definition of Promethazine
1. Noun. Antihistamine (trade name Phenergan) used to treat allergies; also an antiemetic used to treat motion sickness.
Generic synonyms: Antiemetic, Antiemetic Drug, Antihistamine
Language type: Trade Name
Definition of Promethazine
1. Noun. A first-generation H1 receptor antagonist, antihistamine and antiemetic medication with strong sedative effects. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Promethazine
Literary usage of Promethazine
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Biological Weapons: The Threat Posed by Terrorists (2000)
"Various antidotes such as sodium thiosulfate, dexamethasone, promethazine, heparin,
vitamin E and atropine have been recommended for combating mustard ..."
2. Acute Pain Management: Operative Or Medical Procedures and Trauma Clinical by Daniel B. Carr, Ada K. Jacox (1997)
"Note: Exercise caution when using the mixture of meperidine (Demerol),
promethazine (Phenergan), and chlorpromazine (Thorazine), also known as DPT. ..."
3. Alzheimer's Disease: Diagnosis, Cause & Treatment by Margaret Strock (1996)
"... carbamazepine Antiemetics: promethazine, hydroxy- zine, metoclopramide,
prochlorperazine Antihypertensive agents: propranolol, metoprolol, atenolol, ..."
4. The Lasting Salute: Civil & Military Funerals 1921-1969 by B. C. Mossman, M. W. Stark (1995)
"... and sedatives should be approached differently in infants younger than 6 months
of age (see Chapter 7). The mixture of meperidine, promethazine, ..."
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