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Mepergan Fortis, Meprozine, |meperidine and promethazine

meperidine and promethazine

Generic Name: meperidine and promethazine (mep ERR ih deen and pro METH a zeen)
Brand Names: Mepergan Fortis, Meprozine

What is meperidine and promethazine?

Meperidine is a narcotic pain reliever.

Promethazine is an anti-nausea medication.

The meperidine and promethazine combination is used to treat moderate to severe pain.

Meperidine and promethazine may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

What is the most important information I should know about meperidine and promethazine?

Before using meperidine and promethazine, tell your doctor if you have heart disease, asthma or other breathing disorder, a history of brain injury or seizures, urination problems, or a history of drug or alcohol abuse.

Avoid using other medicines that make you sleepy (such as cold medicine, pain medication, muscle relaxers, and medicine for seizures, depression or anxiety). They can add to sleepiness caused by meperidine and promethazine.

What should I discuss with my health care provider before taking meperidine and promethazine?

Before using meperidine and promethazine, tell your doctor if you have:

• heart disease or a heart rhythm disorder;

• kidney disease;

• liver disease;

• underactive thyroid;

• an allergy to sulfites;

• asthma or a breathing disorder;

• a history of head injury or brain tumor;

• epilepsy or other seizure disorder;

• glaucoma;

• Addison"s disease;

• prostate enlargement or urination problems; or

• a history of drug or alcohol dependence or abuse.

If you have any of these conditions, you may not be able to use meperidine and promethazine, or you may need a dosage adjustment or special tests during treatment.

How should I take meperidine and promethazine?

Take this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take the medication in larger amounts, or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Since pain medication is usually taken as needed, you may not be on a dosing schedule. If you are taking the medication regularly, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and wait until your next regularly scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

Symptoms of a meperidine and promethazine overdose may include light-headedness, increased sweating, blue lips, limp muscles, cold or clammy skin, slow heartbeat, shallow breathing, or fainting.

What should I avoid while taking meperidine and promethazine?

Avoid using other medicines that make you sleepy (such as cold medicine, pain medication, muscle relaxers, and medicine for seizures, depression or anxiety). They can add to sleepiness caused by meperidine and promethazine.

Meperidine and promethazine side effects

• fast, slow, or uneven heartbeats;

• shallow breathing;

• extreme weakness or drowsiness;

• feeling light-headed, fainting;

• feeling anxious or agitated;

• urinating less than usual;

• tremors; or

• unusual thoughts or behavior.

Continue using meperidine and promethazine and talk with your doctor if you have any of these less serious side effects:

• constipation;

• mild nausea or stomach upset;

• warmth, tingling, or redness under your skin;

• blurred vision; or

• dry mouth.

Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

What other drugs will affect meperidine and promethazine?

There may be other drugs that can affect meperidine and promethazine, tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.

Where can I get more information?

• Your pharmacist has more information about meperidine and promethazine written for health professionals that you may read.

What does my medication look like?

Meperidine and promethazine is available with a prescription under the brand names Mepergan or Meprozine. Other brand or generic forms may also be available. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about this medication, especially if it is new to you.

• Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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