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Tuesday, November, 17, 2009

What Is 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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Expert & Community Posts

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Controlling Nausea on Byetta
By David Mendosa , Health Expert

...prescription drug for nausea is the old standby, Phenergan (Promethazine). According to... Read more »

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Living Longer with Byetta
By David Mendosa , Health Expert

...medications now," Dr. Prendergast says. "We use Phenergan (promethazine), which is an easy... Read more »

Health Guide

IV Treatment of Refractory Migraines
...(brand name Inapsine)metochlopramide (brand name Reglan)dihydroergotamine brand name DHE45promethazine (brand name Phenergan)lidocainepropofoltramadol (brand name... Read more »
HCG: qualitative - urine
...results). Special considerations Drugs that can decrease HCG measurements include diuretics and promethazine. Drugs that can increase HCG measurements include anticonvulsants,... Read more »
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PreventionThe risk for mosquito-born infections is highest between dusk and dawn, when mosquitoes feed. A good insect repellent is very helpful in reducing the risk for vector-borne disease. The most... Read more »
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Either an ophthalmologist or an optometrist can examine patients for cataracts, but only ophthalmologists are qualified to treat cataracts.An ophthalmologist is a doctor who specializes in... Read more »
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Because scleroderma is so variable, treatments vary depending on the patient.The first step is to determine what form the disease has taken:Is it local or systemic, and if systemic, is it... Read more »

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

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