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Promethazine Used For

Health Encyclopedia: Promethazine Overdose

Definition

Promethazine overdose is poisoning from an overdose of Phenergan.


Alternative Names

Phenergan


Poisonous Ingredient

Promethazine


Where Found
  • Phenergan
  • Promethegan
  • Anergan
  • Fargan
  • Promahist
  • V-Gan

Note: This list may not be all-inclusive.


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Medications

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...as: certain antihistamines (e.g., diphenhydramine, promethazine), anti-seizure drugs (e.g.,... Read more »

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...tranylcypromine) niacin phenothiazines (e.g., promethazine) phenytoin probenecid ... Read more »

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...tranylcypromine) niacin phenothiazines (e.g., promethazine) phenytoin probenecid ... Read more »

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...tranylcypromine) niacin phenothiazines (e.g., promethazine) phenytoin probenecid ... Read more »

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