But promethazine is a depressant of the central nervous system, Fallieras said.
From the orlandosentinel.com
Promethazine has several uses, including treating allergy symptoms, easing nausea and as a sedative.
From the cnn.com
Promethazine has been on the market since 1956.
From the timesunion.com
Promethazine is a first-generation antihistamine often used to treat allergy symptoms such as runny nose and watery eyes.
From the huffingtonpost.com
And promethazine has at least anecdotally been noted to intensify the euphoric effects of codeine in the brain.
From the orlandosentinel.com
Recreational users generally mix two ounces of codeine-promethazine cough syrup with a 12-ounce can of soda to achieve a high.
From the sacbee.com
Other medications that can alter this neurotransmitter include hydroxyzine, ipratropium, promethazine and codeine, as well as sertraline.
From the charlotteobserver.com
The FDA said promethazine should be injected deep into muscle, never into an artery or under the skin and, when given intravenously, it should be done slowly and at a low concentration.
From the timesunion.com
He cured me of strep throat in third grade with antibiotics, a nasty cough in middle school with promethazine syrup, and ongoing nasal allergies with Claritin-D.
From the blogs.psychcentral.com
More examples
Antihistamine (trade name Phenergan) used to treat allergies; also an antiemetic used to treat motion sickness
Promethazine is a first-generation H1 receptor antagonist of the phenothiazine chemical class used medically as an antihistamine antiemetic. It has a strong sedative effect and in some countries is prescribed for insomnia when benzodiazepines are contraindicated. ...