Description

Promethazine 25mg

Promethazine 25mg is a prescription drug. Also, It comes as an oral tablet, an oral solution, an injectable solution, and a rectal suppository. Promethazine oral tablet is only available as a generic drug. Generic drugs usually cost less than brand-name versions.

Promethazine 25mg hydrochloride

hydrochloride 25mg

Why Promethazine hydrochloride used

Promethazine treats several conditions, including allergies, motion sickness, nausea, and vomiting. Also, Anxiety before surgery, and pain after surgery. It’s also used as a sleep aid, including before and after surgery.

Also, Promethazine hydrochloride is part of combination therapy. That means you may need to take it with other medications.

How it works

Promethazine belongs to a class of drugs called phenothiazines. A class of drugs is a group of medications that work in a similar way. Therefore, These drugs are often to treat similar conditions.

Promethazine works by preventing the release of a substance called histamine from certain cells in your body. Histamine is normally released when you’re exposed to things you’re allergic to, such as pollen, dander, mold, or chemicals.

By preventing the release of histamine, this drug causes sleepiness and helps with pain control. This is because histamine helps regulate wakefulness and helps to keep you alert and your senses heightened.

This drug also works to reduce stimulation of the part of your brain that sends signals to make you vomit.

Promethazine side effects

This drug can cause extreme drowsiness. It can also cause other side effects.

More common side effects
The more common side effects that can occur with promethazine oral tablet include:

drowsiness
changes in blood pressure
allergic skin reactions
reduced platelet counts
reduced white blood cell production
breathing problems
increased excitability
abnormal movements
If these effects are mild, they may go away within a few days or a couple of weeks. If they’re more severe or don’t go away, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

Serious side effects
Call your doctor right away if you have serious side effects.  If your symptoms feel life-threatening or if you think you’re having a medical emergency. Serious side effects and their symptoms can include the following: