Promethazine

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Promethazine
Clinical data
Dosage
Adult dosing
  • 12.5-25 mg IM/IV/PO/PR q4-6h
  • 0.5-1 mL of 25 mg/mL
Indication 
Postoperative nausea & vomiting
Route 
Preparation 

Max 40 mg/day

  • IM is preferred over IV due to risk of tissue necrosis if extravasation occurs.
  • Contraindicated in children <2 years old

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