Antihistamines, Phenothiazine-derivative (Systemic)
Category- Antiemetic - Promethazine
- Antihistaminic, H 1
-receptor - Methdilazine; Promethazine; Trimeprazine
- Antivertigo agent - Promethazine
- Sedative-hypnotic - Promethazine; Trimeprazine
DescriptionPhenothiazine (FEE-noe-THYE-a-zeen)-derivative
antihistamines are used to relieve or prevent the symptoms of hay fever and
other types of allergy. They work by preventing the effects of a substance
called histamine, which is produced by the body. Histamine can cause itching,
sneezing, runny nose, and watery eyes. Also, in some persons histamine can
close up the bronchial tubes (air passages of the lungs) and make breathing
difficult.
Some of these antihistamines are also used to prevent motion sickness,
nausea, vomiting, and dizziness. In addition, some of them may be used to
help people go to sleep and control their anxiety before or after surgery.
Phenothiazine-derivative antihistamines may also be used for other conditions
as determined by your doctor.
In the U.S. these antihistamines are available only with your doctor's
prescription. In Canada some are available without a prescription. However,
your doctor may have special instructions on the proper dose of the medicine
for your medical condition.
These medicines are available in the following dosage forms:
Oral
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Methdilazine
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Syrup (U.S.)
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Tablets (U.S.)
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Chewable tablets (U.S.)
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Promethazine
-
Syrup (U.S. and Canada)
-
Tablets (U.S. and Canada)
-
Trimeprazine
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Extended-release capsules (U.S.)
-
Syrup (U.S. and Canada)
-
Tablets (U.S. and Canada)
Parenteral
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Promethazine
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Injection (U.S. and Canada)
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S. -
- Anergan 25 2
- Anergan 50 2
- Antinaus 50 2
- Pentazine 2
- Phenazine 25 2
- Phenazine 50 2
- Phencen-50 2
- Phenergan 2
- Phenergan Fortis 2
- Phenergan Plain 2
- Phenerzine 2
- Phenoject-50 2
- Pro-50 2
- Promacot 2
- Pro-Med 50 2
- Promet 2
- Prorex-25 2
- Prorex-50 2
- Prothazine 2
- Prothazine Plain 2
- Shogan 2
- Tacaryl 1
- Temaril 3
- V-Gan-25 2
- V-Gan-50 2
In Canada -
- Histantil 2
- Panectyl 3
- Phenergan 2
Another commonly used name for trimeprazine is alimemazine
.
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Note:
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For quick reference, the following antihistamines, are numbered to
match the corresponding brand names. |
| This information applies to the following medicines: |
| 1. |
Methdilazine (meth-DILL-a-zeen)† |
| 2. |
Promethazine (proe-METH-a-zeen)ठ|
| 3. |
Trimeprazine (trye-MEP-ra-zeen)‡ |
| † Not commercially available in Canada |
| ‡ Generic name product may be available in the U.S. |
| § Generic name product may be available in Canada |
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