Prometasin
Category
Prometasin Brand names, Prometasin Analogs
Prometasin Brand Names Mixture
- Phenergan VC Expectorant Syrup (Phenylephrine hydrochloride + Potassium guaiacol sulphonate + Promethazine hydrochloride)
Prometasin Chemical_Formula
C17H20N2S
Prometasin RX_link
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic3/phenergan.htm
Prometasin fda sheet
Prometasin msds (material safety sheet)
Prometasin Synthesis Reference
Charpentier, U.S. Pat. 2,503,451 (1950)
Prometasin Molecular Weight
284.42 g/mol
Prometasin Melting Point
60oC
Prometasin H2O Solubility
Freely soluble
Prometasin State
Solid
Prometasin LogP
4.946
Prometasin Dosage Forms
Tablet; Suppository; Opthalmic drops; Syrup
Prometasin Indication
For the treatment of allergic disorders, itching, nausea and vomiting.
Prometasin 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.
Prometasin 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.
Prometasin 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)
Prometasin Patient Information
Prometasin Organisms Affected
Humans and other mammals
