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Promethazine and Dextromethorphan (Promethazine Hydrochloride / Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide) - Summary

 



SUMMARY

Each teaspoon (5 mL) of Promethazine HCl and Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide Oral Solution contains 6.25 mg promethazine HCl and 15 mg dextromethorphan hydrobromide. Promethazine HCl is a phenothiazine derivative. Dextromethorphan hydrobromide is a salt of the methyl ether of the dextrorotatory isomer of levorphanol, a narcotic analgesic.

Promethazine HCl and Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide Oral Solution is indicated for the temporary relief of coughs and upper respiratory symptoms associated with allergy or the common cold.


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NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

Clinical Trials Related to Promethazine and Dextromethorphan (Promethazine / Dextromethorphan)

Comparison of Ondansetron, Metoclopramide and Promethazine for the Treatment of Nausea and Vomiting in the Adult ED [Recruiting]

Adjunct Sedatives in Procedures Involving Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) and Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) [Recruiting]
The purpose of this study is to compare meperidine/midazolam with diphenhydramine, meperidine/midazolam with promethazine, and meperidine/midazolam with placebo as sedation methods. The investigators are interested to see whether adjunct sedatives (diphenhydramine and promethazine) will improve sedation.

Diphenhydramine, Lorazepam, and Dexamethasone in Treating Nausea and Vomiting Caused By Chemotherapy in Young Patients With Newly Diagnosed Cancer [Recruiting]
RATIONALE: Diphenhydramine, lorazepam, and dexamethasone may help lessen or prevent nausea and vomiting in patients treated with chemotherapy. It is not yet known whether diphenhydramine, lorazepam, and dexamethasone are more effective than standard therapy in treating nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy.

PURPOSE: This randomized phase II trial is studying diphenhydramine, lorazepam, and dexamethasone to see how well they work compared with standard therapy in treating nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy in young patients with newly diagnosed cancer.

Does Thiamine Help Vomiting and Nausea in Pregnancy? [Recruiting]
There are different treatments for nausea and vomiting in pregnancy. According to the ACOG recommendations, promethazine is the first line of parenteral treatment after oral treatment had failed. Thiamine is given to prevent wernicke encephalopathy. This research try to find out whether thiamine helps the vomiting and nausea as well, by comparing the response to thiamine and promethazine in women who suffer from nausea and vomiting in pregnancy.

Study to Evaluate Diphenhydramine in Children and Adolescents [Recruiting]
To characterize the pharmacokinetics of diphenhydramine in two pediatric populations: children, ages 2 to < 12 years, and adolescents, ages 12 to < 18 years.

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Page last updated: 2008-10-10

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