Where is codeine injected?

This medicine is for injection into a muscle, vein, or under the skin. It is usually given by a health care professional in a hospital or clinic setting. If you get this medicine at home, you will be taught how to prepare and give this medicine. Use exactly as directed.

Can you inject promethazine codeine?

Since promethazine administered intravenously can cause severe chemical irritation and damage to tissues, deep intramuscular injection is the preferred method of injection. Subcutaneous injection is also not advised because it may result in chemical irritation and damage to tissues, including necrosis.

What happens when you inject promethazine?

Promethazine injection is used to relieve or prevent some types of allergy or allergic reactions. It works by preventing the effects of a substance called histamine, which is produced by the body. Histamine can cause itching, sneezing, runny nose, and watery eyes.

Can you inject promethazine?

It is best to inject this medication deep into a muscle. It may also be given by injection slowly into a large vein by a health care professional. Do not inject this medication under the skin or into an artery. For nausea and vomiting, use this medication as directed by your doctor, usually every 4 hours as needed.

Is codeine an injectable drug?

This medication is given by injection into a muscle or under the skin as directed by your doctor. Learn the proper way to give injections. If you have any questions about the use of this medication, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

What drug type is codeine?

Codeine belongs to a class of medications called opiate (narcotic) analgesics and to a class of medications called antitussives. When codeine is used to treat pain, it works by changing the way the brain and nervous system respond to pain.

Can pentazocine be given intravenously?

Pentazocine is injected under the skin or into a muscle, or into a vein through an IV. A healthcare provider will give you this injection. You may be shown how to use an IV at home.

Can promethazine injection be given IV?

When used intravenously, promethazine hydrochloride (promethazine hydrochloride injection) should be given in concentration no greater than 25 mg/mL at a rate not to exceed 25 mg per minute; it is preferable to inject through the tubing of an intravenous infusion set that is known to be functioning satisfactorily.

Can promethazine be given IV push?

Formulated with phenol, promethazine has a pH between 4 and 5.5. Although deep intramuscular injection into a large muscle is the preferred par-enteral route of administration, product labeling states that the drug may be given by slow IV push, which is how it is typically given in most hospitals.

Can Promethazine be given intravenously?

Which CD schedule do codeine phosphate 60mg ml ampoules for injection belong to?

VMP 36090011000001104

Virtual Product Ingredient
Controlled Drug Prescribing Information
Controlled Drug category	Schedule 2 (CD)
Actual Medicinal Products
Codeine 60mg/1ml solution for injection ampoules (Torbay Pharmaceuticals)