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phenelzine
phenelzineGeneric Name: phenelzine (FEN el zeen)Brand Names: NardilWhat is phenelzine?Phenelzine is a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) that works by increasing the levels of certain chemicals in the brain.Phenelzine is used to treat symptoms of depression that may include feelings of sadness, fear, anxiety, or worry about physical health (hypochondria). This medication is usually g...- phenelzine
phenelzine (Oral route)FEN-el-zeenOral routeTabletSuicidality and Antidepressant DrugsAntidepressants increased the risk compared to placebo of suicidal thinking and behavior (suicidality) in children, adolescents, and young adults in short-term studies of major depressive disorder (MDD) and other psychiatric disorders. Anyone considering the use of phenelzine sulfate or any other antide...
- Phenelzine
Phenelzine Generic Name: Phenelzine (FEN-el-zeen)Brand Name: NardilAntidepressants may increase the risk of suicidal thoughts or actions in children, teenagers, and young adults. However, depression and certain other mental problems may also increase the risk of suicide. Talk with the patient's doctor to be sure that the benefits of using Phenelzine outweigh the risks.Family and caregiv...
- Phenelzine sulfate
Phenelzine sulfateBrand names: NardilWhy is Phenelzine sulfate prescribed?Nardil is a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor used to treat depression as well as anxiety or phobias mixed with depression. MAO is an enzyme responsible for breaking down certain neurotransmitters (chemical messengers) in the brain. By inhibiting MAO, Nardil helps restore more normal mood states. Unfortun...
- Phenelzine Sulfate
Phenelzine SulfatePronunciation: (FEN-uhl-zeen SULL-fate)Class: MAOITrade Names:Nardil- Tablets 15 mg (as sulfate)PharmacologyPhenelzine blocks activity of enzyme MAO, thereby increasing monoamine (eg, epinephrine, norepinephrine, serotonin) concentrations in CNS.PharmacokineticsAbsorptionPhenelzine is well absorbed. T max is approximately 2 to 3 h.MetabolismPhenelzine ...
- Phenergan
PhenerganGeneric name: Promethazine hydrochlorideBrand names: PhenerganWhy is Phenergan prescribed?Phenergan is an antihistamine that relieves nasal stuffiness and inflammation and red, inflamed eyes caused by hay fever and other allergies. It is also used to treat itching, swelling, and redness from hives and other rashes; allergic reactions to blood transfusions; and, with ...
- Phenergan
PhenerganGeneric Name: promethazine (Oral route)proe-METH-a-zeenInjection routeSolutionPromethazine hydrochloride injection, USP should not be used in pediatric patients less than 2 years of age because of the potential for fatal respiratory depression.Postmarketing cases of respiratory depression, including fatalities, have been reported with use of promethazine hydrochloride injectio...
- Phenergan Rectal
PhenerganGeneric Name: promethazine (Rectal route)proe-METH-a-zeenInjection routeSolutionPromethazine hydrochloride injection, USP should not be used in pediatric patients less than 2 years of age because of the potential for fatal respiratory depression.Postmarketing cases of respiratory depression, including fatalities, have been reported with use of promethazine hydrochloride inject...
- Phenergan Injection, Intravenous
PhenerganGeneric Name: promethazine (Injection route, Intravenous route)proe-METH-a-zeenInjection routeSolutionPromethazine hydrochloride injection, USP should not be used in pediatric patients less than 2 years of age because of the potential for fatal respiratory depression.Postmarketing cases of respiratory depression, including fatalities, have been reported with use of promethazin...
- Phenergan Suppositories
Phenergan SuppositoriesGeneric Name: Promethazine (proe-METH-a-zeen)Brand Name: PhenerganPhenergan Suppositories should not be used in children younger than 2 years old. Potentially fatal side effects (eg, difficult or slowed breathing, drowsiness leading to coma) may occur in this age group when taking Phenergan Suppositories.Caution should be used when using Phenergan Suppositories in ...
- Phenergan
Phenergan Generic Name: Promethazine (proe-METH-a-zeen)Brand Name: PhenerganPhenergan should not be used in children younger than 2 years old. Potentially fatal side effects (eg, difficult or slowed breathing, drowsiness leading to coma) may occur in this age group when taking Phenergan .Caution should be used when using Phenergan in children 2 years old and older. The lowest possible ...
- Phenergan Tablets
PhenerganGeneric Name: Promethazine (proe-METH-a-zeen)Brand Name: PhenerganPhenergan should not be used in children younger than 2 years old. Potentially fatal side effects (eg, difficult or slowed breathing, drowsiness leading to coma) may occur in this age group when taking Phenergan.Caution should be used when using Phenergan in children 2 years old and older. The lowest possible dose...
- Phenergan VC
Phenergan VCGeneric Name: phenylephrine and promethazine (fen ill EFF rin and pro MEH thah zeen)Brand Names: Phenergan VC, Promethazine VC PlainWhat is Phenergan VC (phenylephrine and promethazine)?Phenylephrine is a decongestant. It works by constricting (shrinking) blood vessels (veins and arteries) in the sinuses and nose to decrease congestion.Promethazine is an antihistamine. I...
- Phenergan with Codeine
Phenergan with CodeineGeneric name: Promethazine hydrochloride, Codeine phosphateBrand names: Phenergan with CodeineWhy is Phenergan with Codeine prescribed?Phenergan with Codeine is used to relieve coughs and other symptoms of allergies and the common cold. Promethazine, an antihistamine, helps reduce itching and swelling and dries up secretions from the nose, eyes, and thro...
- Phenflu CD
Phenflu CDGeneric Name: acetaminophen, codeine, guaifenesin, and phenylephrine (a SEET oh MIN oh fen, KOE deen, gwye FEN e sin, FEN il EFF rin)Brand Names: Phenflu CD, Phenflu CDXWhat is Phenflu CD (acetaminophen, codeine, guaifenesin, and phenylephrine)?Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and fever reducer.Codeine is a narcotic cough suppressant.Guaifenesin is an expectorant. It hel...
