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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A first-generation H₁ receptor antagonist derived from phenothiazine, used as antihistamine and antiemetic medication with strong sedative effects. uncountable

   "For quotations using this term, see Citations:promethazine."

2. 2
   antihistamine (trade name Phenergan) used to treat allergies; also an antiemetic used to treat motion sickness wordnet

Synonyms

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phenerganpro

Example

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"For quotations using this term, see Citations:promethazine."

Etymology

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

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