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promethazine
[ proh-meth-uh-zeen, -zin ]
noun
- 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
Word History and Origins
Origin of promethazine1
Word History and Origins
Origin of promethazine1
Example Sentences
Nitazenes were also found in substances masquerading as promethazine, an allergy medication.
On 20 April, the theme park worker was found dead from an overdose of the painkiller, the sleeping medication promethazine and the epilepsy and anxiety drug pregabalin.
A brief inquest hearing at the coroner's court in Chelmsford on Thursday heard Ms Baxter died from "combined fentanyl and promethazine toxicity with terminal bronchopneumonia".
The off-duty officer also noted there appeared to be several bottles of “Lean” in the car, which is the street name for a liquid drink made of codeine and promethazine.
The Whitman County Coroner’s Office issued a statement confirming that Beekman died as a result of “acute intoxication” that stemmed from mixing fentanyl and promethazine, the outlet reported Friday.
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