PROMETHAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE (PROMETHEGAN) Nursing Considerations

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What is the generic name?

PROMETHAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE

What is the Trade Name for PROMETHAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE?

PROMETHEGAN

What are the Indications for PROMETHAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE?

  • INDICATIONS AND USAGE Promethazine HCl Suppositories, USP are useful for: Perennial and seasonal allergic rhinitis. Vasomotor rhinitis. Allergic conjunctivitis due to inhalant allergens and foods. Mild, uncomplicated allergic skin manifestations of urticaria and angioedema. Amelioration of allergic reactions to blood or plasma. Dermographism. Anaphylactic reactions, as adjunctive therapy to epinephrine and other standard measures, after the acute manifestations have been controlled. Preoperative, postoperative, or obstetric sedation. Prevention and control of nausea and vomiting associated with certain types of anesthesia and surgery. Therapy adjunctive to meperidine or other analgesics for control of postoperative pain. Sedation in both children and adults, as well as relief of apprehension and production of light sleep from which the patient can be easily aroused. Active and prophylactic treatment of motion sickness. Antiemetic therapy in postoperative patients.

 

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