promethazine
pro·meth·a·zine
A first-generation H₁ receptor antagonist derived from phenothiazine, used as…A first-generation H₁ receptor antagonist derived from phenothiazine, used as antihistamine and antiemetic medication with strong sedative effects.
UK/pɹəʊˈmɛ.θə.ziːn/US/pɹoʊˈmɛ.θəˌzin/
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)A first-generation H₁ receptor antagonist derived from phenothiazine, used as antihistamine and antiemetic medication with strong sedative effects.
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More definitions
- antihistamine (trade name Phenergan) used to treat allergies; also an antiemetic used to treat motion sickness
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
From pro(p)- + meth- + (phenothi)azine.From pro(p)- + meth- + (phenothi)azine.
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Synonyms
2 synonymsproA2Phenergan
Close in meaning
- antihistamine (trade name Phenergan) used to treat allergies; also an antiemetic used to treat motion sickness:Phenergan
Word family
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