Question 1

what is the treatment for promethazine overdose?

Accepted Answer

Activated Charcoal: Phenergan (promethazine) or Promethazine overdose can be treated with activated charcoal to reduce the side effects of an overdose. In addition to activated charcoal, IV fluids and other supportive treatments must be taken to control side effects such as low blood pressure.

Question 2

what is the definition or description of: phenergan (promethazine) overdose?

Accepted Answer

Death possible but: Overdose signs/symptoms range from mild depression of the central nervous system and cardiovascular system to profound hypotension, respiratory depression, and unconsciousness, and sudden death. Other reported reactions include hyperreflexia, hypertonia, ataxia, athetosis, and extensor-plantar reflexes. Ref:  http://www.rxlist.com/phenergan-drug/overdosage-contraindications.htm

Question 3

what is the treatment for phenergan (promethazine) overdose?

Accepted Answer

Activated Charcoal: Phenergan (promethazine) or Promethazine overdose can be treated with activated charcoal to reduce the side effects of an overdose. In addition to activated charcoal, IV fluids and other supportive treatments must be taken to control side effects such as low blood pressure.

Question 4

how much promethazine is "safe" to take if you don't want to overdose?

Accepted Answer

This the infomation: Parenteral: 25 mg IV or im once, followed by close observation for response. This dose may be repeated within 2 hours if needed. Oral therapy should be started as soon as feasible if continued medication is required.

Oral: 25 mg orally once. This dose may be repeated every 4 hours as needed.

Rectal: 25 mg administered rectally once. This dose may be repeated every 4 hours as needed.

Question 5

is it possible to overdose on 75ml of promethazine vc codeine syrup?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes. What may represent a fatal overdose for one patient may be tolerated by another patient. Any combination of opiates such as Codeine with other drugs that can cause sleepiness such as Promethazine is potentially dangerous.

Question 6

might i overdose from promethazine and citalopram if i take it every day?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Not if you take the dose you are prescribed and it is a proper dose (celexa (citalopram) up to 40mg and Promethazine up to 100mg/day) you can get side effects such as sedation.  If you are so sedated that you don't remember what you are taking, i guess you could take an extra dose which shouldn't hurt you but if you have a bad reaction, see your doctor immediately or go to the er.

Question 7

is a sore throat, headache, and runny nose signs of strep? if so will promethazine dm help?

Accepted Answer

No and no: No it is mot necessary sign of strep. And if you do Dave strep you need antibiotic so if you are not better see your doctor for proper evaluation and treatment

Question 8

can promethazine be taken with mucinec?

Accepted Answer

: These medications are not known to affect each other and may be taken at the same time.

Question 9

what are some brand names of promethazine?

Accepted Answer

Promethazine: Phenergan (promethazine).

Question 10

does promethazine have hydrocodine in it? please, need some answers?

Accepted Answer

No: Promethazine does not contain hydrocodone in it.

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