Dimapp
Category
Dimapp Brand names, Dimapp Analogs
Dimapp Brand Names Mixture
- Phenergan VC Expectorant Syrup (Phenylephrine hydrochloride + Potassium guaiacol sulphonate + Promethazine hydrochloride)
Dimapp Chemical_Formula
C17H20N2S
Dimapp RX_link
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic3/phenergan.htm
Dimapp fda sheet
Dimapp msds (material safety sheet)
Dimapp Synthesis Reference
Charpentier, U.S. Pat. 2,503,451 (1950)
Dimapp Molecular Weight
284.42 g/mol
Dimapp Melting Point
60oC
Dimapp H2O Solubility
Freely soluble
Dimapp State
Solid
Dimapp LogP
4.946
Dimapp Dosage Forms
Tablet; Suppository; Opthalmic drops; Syrup
Dimapp Indication
For the treatment of allergic disorders, itching, nausea and vomiting.
Dimapp Pharmacology
Promethazine, a phenothiazine, is an H1-antagonist with anticholinergic, sedative, and antiemetic effects and some local anesthetic properties. Promethazine is used as an antiemetic or to prevent motion sickness.
Dimapp Absorption
On average, 88% of a promethazine dose is absorbed after oral administration; however, the absolute bioavailability is only 25% because of first-pass clearance.
Dimapp side effects and Toxicity
Symptoms of overdose include mild depression of the central nervous system and cardiovascular system to profound hypotension, respiratory depression, unconsciousness, and sudden death. Other reported reactions include hyperreflexia, hypertonia, ataxia, athetosis, and extensor-plantar reflexes (Babinski reflex). LD50=55mg/kg (I.V. in mice)
Dimapp Patient Information
Dimapp Organisms Affected
Humans and other mammals
