promethazine

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A first-generation H₁ receptor antagonist derived from phenothiazine, used as antihistamine and antiemetic medication with strong sedative effects.

/pɹəʊˈmɛ.θə.ziːn/ /pɹə-/ /pɹoʊˈmɛ.θəˌzin/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-promethazine.wav

promethazine

From pro(p)- + meth- + (phenothi)azine.

Phenergan pro

hydroxyethylpromethazine isopromethazine pro chlorpromazine promazine

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