promethazine

English

Etymology

From pro(p)- +‎ meth- +‎ (phenothi)azine.

Pronunciation

  • (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /pɹə(ʊ)ˈmɛθ.ə.ziːn/
  • Audio (Southern England):(file)
  • (General American) IPA(key): /pɹoʊˈmɛθ.əˌzin/

Noun

promethazine (uncountable)

  1. (pharmacology) A first-generation H1 receptor antagonist derived from phenothiazine, used as antihistamine and antiemetic medication with strong sedative effects.
    Synonym: (brand name) Phenergan
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