Prometh 50Mg Tablet
About Prometh 50Mg Tablet
Prometh 50Mg Tablet is prescribed for symptomatic treatment of various allergic conditions. It is also used as an antiemetic, to treat motion sickness, as a sedative. This medicine also employes as an analgesic adjunct for control of postoperative pain or an anesthetic adjunct.
Belonging to a group of drugs called phenothiazines, Prometh 50Mg Tablet is used to treat allergies with symptoms like a runny nose, hives, and watery eyes. Acting as an anti-histamine, it blocks the effect of histamine in the body. It is also helpful in treating motion sickness, nausea, and vomiting. It is often utilized as a sleeping aid.
If you are allergic to similar medicines like chlorpromazine, mesoridazine, fluphenazine, perphenazine, prochlorperazine, thioridazine, or trifluperazine, Prometh 50Mg Tablet is not to be used. If you suffer from medical conditions such as seizures, glaucoma, liver and heart disease, sulfite allergy, or an enlarged prostate, alert your doctor. The drug is not for children under the age of 2.
Follow all the instructions given by your doctor while taking Prometh 50Mg Tablet. It is taken before meals or at bedtime. The medicine must be measured properly using proper dosage spoons. If it is to be used for surgery, it is usually taken the night before the procedure.
Caution in breast cancer or other prolactin-dependent tumors (may elevate prolactin levels). It may alter temperature regulation or mask toxicity of other drugs due to antiemetic effects. May alter cardiac conduction - life threatening arrhythmias have occurred with therapeutic doses of phenothiazines.
This medicine may cause orthostatic hypotension; use with caution in patients at risk of hypotension or where transient hypotensive episodes would be poorly tolerated (cardiovascular disease or cerebrovascular disease).
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
What are the uses of Prometh 50Mg Tablet
Allergic Disorders
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
What are the contraindications of Prometh 50Mg Tablet ?
Hypersensitivity
Depression
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
What are the side effects of Prometh 50Mg Tablet ?
Tachycardia
Akathisia
Photosensitivity
Skin Pigmentation
Amenorrhea
Blurred Vision
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
Key highlights of Prometh 50Mg Tablet
Is It safe with alcohol?
This medicine may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
This medicine may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.
Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.
Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?
Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery.
Does this affect kidney function?
Caution to be advised in patients with impaired renal function.
Does this affect liver function?
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
How long is the duration of effect?
The duration for which this medicine will remain active is about 2 - 6 hours.
What is the onset of action?
The effect of this medicine is initiated within 20 minutes after its administration.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
What are the dosage instructions?
Are there any missed dose instructions?
If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Are there any overdose instructions?
Kindly consult your doctor in case of over dosing.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
How does this medication work?
This medication counteracts with independent histamine for binding at H1-receptor sites in places like the GI tract, uterus, bronchial muscle, and large blood vessels. It causes symptoms of nausea to subside via anticholinergic actions and by implicating activity on the medullary chemoreceptor trigger region.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
What are the interactions of Prometh 50Mg Tablet ?
Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.
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Interaction with Medicine
- CYP2D6 enzyme substrate.
- Benztropine (and other anticholinergics) may inhibit the therapeutic response to Prometh 50Mg Tablet and excess anticholinergic effects may occur.
- Chloroquine may increase Prometh 50Mg Tablet concentrations.
- Cigarette smoking may enhance the hepatic metabolism of Prometh 50Mg Tablet. Larger doses may be required compared to a nonsmoker.
- Concurrent use of Prometh 50Mg Tablet with an antihypertensive may produce additive hypotensive effects.
- Antihypertensive effects of guanethidine and guanadrel may be inhibited by Prometh 50Mg Tablet.
- Concurrent use with TCA may produce increased toxicity or altered therapeutic response.
- Prometh 50Mg Tablet may inhibit the antiparkinsonian effect of levodopa; avoid this combination.
- Prometh 50Mg Tablet plus lithium may rarely produce neurotoxicity.
- Barbiturates may reduce Prometh 50Mg Tablet concentrations.
- Propranolol may increase Prometh 50Mg Tablet concentrations.
- Sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine may increase Prometh 50Mg Tablet concentrations.
- Prometh 50Mg Tablet and possibly other low potency antipsychotics may reverse the pressor effects of epinephrine.
- Prometh 50Mg Tablet and CNS depressants (ethanol, narcotics) may produce additive CNS depressant effects.
- Prometh 50Mg Tablet and trazodone may produce additive hypotensive effects.
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FAQs about Prometh 50Mg Tablet
Ques : Is Prometh 50Mg Tablet a narcotic/opiate/pain killer?
Ans : Promethazine, active constituent of Prometh 50Mg Tablet, is an antihistamine drug and not a narcotic/opiate/pain killer. The patient should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use.
Ques : Is Prometh 50Mg Tablet over the counter?
Ans : No, this drug is only available with a doctor's prescription only.
Ques : Can I take Prometh 50Mg Tablet for a hangover/sore throat/ nausea/stomach flu/cramps/toothache/ headache/ cough/pain?
Ans : This medication is used for the treatment of symptoms of allergies, but not used for a hangover, sore throat, stomach flu, cramps, toothache, headache and cough. The patient should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use.
Ques : Can I take Prometh 50Mg Tablet with Nyquil/ codeine and ibuprofen/ Tylenol/ oxycodone/ Benadryl/ Dayquil/ Zofran/codeine and Nyquil/Xanax?
Ans : Yes, but taking other medicines may alter the effects of Prometh 50Mg Tablet. Always consult your doctor for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.
Ques : Does Prometh 50Mg Tablet has codeine in it?
Ans : No, it does not contain codeine in it.
References
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