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Phenergan
Drug of the Week
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Brand name | Phenergan |
| Genertic name | Promethanzine hydrochloride |
| Class | Antihistamines |
| Route(s) | PO, IV, IM, supp |
| Indication | motion sickness, N&V, rhinitis |
| Side Effects | sedation, confusion, sleepiness, dry mouth |
| Contra-Indication | newborns, premature neonates, cautiously with asthma pts. |
| PT teachings | oral form with food or drink, motion sickness take 30-60 minutes before travel |
| sedation | deep sleep byt not anastasia sleep |