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promethazine
[ proh-meth-uh-zeen, -zin ]
noun
, Pharmacology.
- a phenothiaxine derivative, C 1 7 H 2 0 N 2 S, used for the symptomatic relief of allergies and in the management of motion sickness.
promethazine
/ prəʊˈmɛθəˌziːn /
noun
- an antihistamine drug used to treat allergies and to prevent vomiting, esp in motion sickness
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Word History and Origins
Origin of promethazine1
1950–55; propyl + (di)meth(ylamine) + (phenothi)azine, components of its chemical name
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Word History and Origins
Origin of promethazine1
C20: from pro ( pyl ) + ( di ) meth ( ylamine ) + ( phenothi ) azine
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