Promethazine Hydrochloride
Promethazine Hydrochloride is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: Promethazine Hydrochloride; Generic name: PROMETHAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE; Manufacturer: Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc..
| Brand name | Promethazine Hydrochloride |
|---|---|
| Generic name | PROMETHAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE |
| Manufacturer | Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. |
| Used for | INDICATIONS AND USAGE Promethazine hydrochloride injection is indicated for the following conditions: Amelioration of allergic reactions to blood or plasma. In anaphylaxis as an adjunct to epinephrine and other standard measures after the acute symptoms have been controlled. For other uncomplicated allergic conditions of the immediate type when oral therapy is impossible or contraindicated. For sedation and relief of apprehension and to produce light sleep from which the patient can be easily aroused. Active treatment of motion sickness. Prevention and control of nausea and vomiting associated with certain types of anesthesia and surgery. As an adjunct to analgesics for the control of postop |
| Dosage | DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Important Administration Information for Adult and Pediatric Patients 2 Years of Age and Older The preferred route of administration of promethazine hydrochloride injection is by deep intramuscular administration (see WARNINGS - Severe Tissue Injury, Including Gangrene ). Promethazine hydrochloride injection may be administered intravenously after dilution as recommended below (see Preparation and Administration ). If pain occurs at the injection site during intravenous |
| Warnings | WARNINGS Respiratory Depression Pediatrics Promethazine hydrochloride injection should not be used in pediatric patients less than 2 years of age because of the potential for fatal respiratory depression. Postmarketing cases of respiratory depression, including fatalities, have been reported with use of promethazine in pediatric patients less than 2 years of age. A wide range of weight-based doses of promethazine hydrochloride injection have resulted in respiratory depression in these patients. |
| Active ingredient(s) | PROMETHAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE |
| Route | INTRAMUSCULAR |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=13d9e59d-eadb-41d5-9f47-9c11a6efb31c |