promethazine

English

Chemical structure of promethazine

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

  • (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /pɹə(ʊ)ˈmɛθ.ə.ziːn/
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  • (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.

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