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PROMETHAZINE [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-11-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Medication
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- promethazine
1, record 1, English, promethazine
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Promethazine is used to treat allergy symptoms such as itching, runny nose, sneezing, itchy or watery eyes, hives, and itchy skin rashes. Promethazine also prevents motion sickness, and treats nausea and vomiting or pain after surgery. It is also used as a sedative or sleep aid. 2, record 1, English, - promethazine
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Active ingredient commonly sold under the name Pentazine (oral). 3, record 1, English, - promethazine
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: C17H20N2S 3, record 1, English, - promethazine
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Médicaments
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- prométhazine
1, record 1, French, prom%C3%A9thazine
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On emploie la prométhazine surtout pour son effet antiémétique, contre les nausées et les vomissements de diverses étiologies, ainsi que pour son effet sédatif; elle calme et peut induire un sommeil léger. La prométhazine possède aussi une activité antiallergique qu'on utilise contre la fièvre des foins et les allergies se manifestant au niveau de la peau, avec enflures et démangeaisons. 2, record 1, French, - prom%C3%A9thazine
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Principe actif couramment commercialisé sous le nom de Pentazine (oral). 3, record 1, French, - prom%C3%A9thazine
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : C17H20N2S 3, record 1, French, - prom%C3%A9thazine
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Medicamentos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- prometazina
1, record 1, Spanish, prometazina
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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