Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Promethazine as follows: Do not take Promethazine, if you ever manifested any allergic response to intake of Promethazine. Discuss your history of allergic response to this medication with your physician, without fail. In the event of any current manifestations of any allergic response with this medication, report it to your physician or other health care personnel immediately, to check regarding your safety with continuing on intake of this [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Promethazine as follows: Genitourinary side-effects Promethazine use can result in difficulty emptying the bladder and passing urine. This can result in urinary retention and increased risk for UTIs. Individuals with history of prostate enlargement and consequent difficulty passing urine can be at increased discomfort with emptying the bladder, secondary to promethazine intake. Metabolic side-effects Promethazine carries the risk of aggravating blood sugars and can result in poor [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Promethazine as follows: Respiratory side-effects                                                                                                                      Promethazine intake, secondary to the calming down action on the brain, can result in suppressing the action of respiratory center in the brain. This can result in difficulty breathing, slow and shallow breathing pattern, and increased shortness of breath.  Individuals with history of breathing problems such as asthma, and COPD can be at increased risk for breathing difficulty with promethazine. Cardiovascular side-effects [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Promethazine as follows: Hematologic side-effects Promethazine intake can also result in bone marrow suppression, resulting in reduced production of blood cells. Low red blood cell production can result in findings of anemia and individuals can present with pallor of skin and mucosa, fatigue, dizziness, shortness of breath, rapid heart rate, and other symptoms of anemia. Low white blood cell count with promethazine intake can result in reduced [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Promethazine as follows: General allergic reactions                                  Promethazine use can result in general allergic reactions, such as, skin rashes, hives, and itching. Some patients can present with symptoms of severe allergic and anaphylactic response with promethazine, such as, difficulty breathing, swelling of face, lips, throat, and tongue, with consequent difficulty breathing. Seek emergency medical help for such findings, especially with difficulty breathing, for any appropriate measures to be [...]