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