Phenergan Vc
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Phenergan Vc
Please Note: This Brand Name drug is no longer available in the US.(Generic versions may still be available.)
SIDE EFFECTS
Promethazine
Nervous System: Sedation, sleepiness, occasional blurred vision, dryness of mouth, dizziness; rarely: confusion, disorientation, and extrapyramidal symptoms such as oculogyric crisis, torticollis, and tongue protrusion (usually in association with parenteral injection or excessive dosage).
Cardiovascular: Increased or decreased blood pressure.
Dermatologic: Rash; rarely: photosensitivity.
Hematologic: Rarely: leukopenia, thrombocytopenia; agranulocytosis (1 case).
Gastrointestinal: Nausea and vomiting.
Phenylephrine
Nervous System: Restlessness, anxiety, nervousness, and dizziness.
Cardiovascular: Hypertension (see WARNINGS).
Other: Precordial pain, respiratory distress, tremor, and weakness.
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DRUG INTERACTIONS
Promethazine
The sedative action of promethazine is additive to the sedative effects of other central nervous system depressants, including alcohol, narcotic analgesics, sedatives, hypnotics, tricyclic antidepressants, and tranquilizers; therefore, these agents should be avoided or administered in reduced dosage to patients receiving promethazine.
Phenylephrine
Drug: Phenylephrine with prior administration of monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI).
Effect: Cardiac pressor response potentiated. May cause acute hypertensive crisis.
Drug: Phenylephrine with tricyclic antidepressants.
Effect: Pressor response increased.
Drug: Phenylephrine with ergot alkaloids.
Effect: Excessive rise in blood pressure.
Drug: Phenylephrine with bronchodilator sympathomimetic agents and with epinephrine or other sympathomimetics.
Effect: Tachycardia or other arrhythmias may occur.
Drug: Phenylephrine with atropine sulfate.
Effect: Reflex bradycardia blocked; pressor response enhanced.
Drug: Phenylephrine with prior administration of propranolol or other b- adrenergic blockers.
Effect: Cardiostimulating effects blocked.
Drug: Phenylephrine with prior administration of phentolamine or other a- adrenergic blockers.
Effect: Pressor response decreased.
Drug: Phenylephrine with diet preparations, such as amphetamines or phenylpropanolamine.
Effect: Synergistic adrenergic response.
Last reviewed on RxList: 12/8/2004
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.
Additional Phenergan Vc Information
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