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