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Promethazine (Phenergan)

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

Classification:
Antihistamine, Phenothiazine, Dopamine antagonist
Therapeutic Effects:
PONV prophylaxis, antiemetic, antipsychotic, antihistamine, anticholinergic, sedation
Primary Considerations:

PONV prophylaxis - the primary use for this drug is as an antiemetic and PONV prophylaxis. A dose of 6.25mg in adults was seen to be most effective (versus higher doses). Studies show that...

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