Not for intra-arterial or subcutaneous injection and contra-indicated in comatose states.
- TRADE NAMES: Anergan; Atosil; Bonnox; Closin; Goodnight; Histantil; Pentazine; Phenazine; Phenergan (Wyeth); Prometh-50; Prothiazine; Pyrethia
- INDICATIONS: Allergic rhinitis, urticaria
- CLASS: Histamine H1 receptor antagonist
- HALF-LIFE: 10–14 hours
- CLINICALLY IMPORTANT, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS INTERACTIONS WITH:
Antihistamines, Arsenic, Chlorpheniramine, Dofetilide, Nalbuphine, Piperazine, Quinolones, Sparfloxacin, Zaleplon
- See adverse reactions attributed to class:
RESPIRATORY DEPRESSION and SEVERE TISSUE INJURY, INCLUDING GANGRENE
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