promethazine

[proh-meth-uh-zeen, -zin]

noun

Pharmacology.

1. 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

1. an antihistamine drug used to treat allergies and to prevent vomiting, esp in motion sickness

Word History and Origins

Origin of promethazine¹

1950–55; propyl + (di)meth(ylamine) + (phenothi)azine, components of its chemical name

Word History and Origins

Origin of promethazine¹

C20: from _pro ( _pyl ) + ( di ) meth ( ylamine ) + ( _phenothi ) _azine

Example Sentences

Nitazenes were also found in substances masquerading as promethazine, an allergy medication.

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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.

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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".

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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.

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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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