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Phenergan |
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- Description - |
Phenergan is an antihistamine that relieves nasal stuffiness and inflammationand red, inflamed eyes caused by hay fever and other allergies. Itis also used to treat itching,swelling, and redness from hives and other rashes; allergic reactions toblood transfusions; and, with other medications, anaphylactic shock (severeallergic reaction).
Phenergan is also used as a sedative and sleep aid for both children andadults, and is prescribed to prevent and control nausea and vomiting beforeand after surgery and to prevent and treat motion sickness.It is also used, with other medications, for pain after surgery.
Antihistamines work by decreasing the effects of histamine, a chemical thebody releases in response to certain irritants. Histamine narrows airpassages in the lungs and contributes to inflammation. Antihistamines reduceitching and swelling and dry up secretions from the nose, eyes, and throat. |
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Abnormal eye movements,agitation,asthma,blood disorders,blurred vision,changes in blood pressure,confusion,disorientation,dizziness,double vision,dry mouth,excitement,faintness,fatigue,fever,hallucinations,hives,hysteria,impaired or interrupted breathing,insomnia,irregular heartbeat,lack of coordination,lack of energy,loss of movement,nasal stuffiness,nausea,nervousness,nightmares,protruding tongue,rapid heartbeat,rash,rigid muscles,ringing in the ears,sedation (extreme calm),seizures,sensitivity to light,sleepiness,slow heartbeat,stiff neck,sweating,swollen face and throat,tremors,unnaturally good mood,vomiting,yellow skin and eyes |
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- Possible Interactions - |
Certain antidepressant drugs, including Elavil and Tofranil
Drugs that control spasms, such as Cogentin
Drugs that reduce bone-marrow function (certain cancer drugs)
MAO inhibitors such as the antidepressants Nardil and Parnate
Narcotic pain relievers such as Demerol and Dilaudid
Sedatives such as Halcion, Dalmane, and Seconal
Tranquilizers such as Xanax and Valium
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Baxter Healthcare Corporation |
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Hyland Division, 1627 Lake Cook Road, LCIV-2 |
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Deerfield, IL 60015 |
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USA |
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