Who should not take Promethazine VC-Codeine?
The following conditions are contraindicated with this drug. Check with your physician if you have any of the following:
Conditions:
- decreased function of bone marrow
- neuroleptic malignant syndrome
- a reaction characterized by fever
- muscle rigidity and confusion
- closed angle glaucoma
- decreased lung function
- blockage of the stomach or intestine
- blockage of the urinary bladder
- coma
- sleep apnea
- chronic idiopathic constipation
- a low seizure threshold
- stenosing peptic ulcer
- a narrowing of the opening between the stomach and the small intestine
- liver problems
- enlarged prostate
- seizures
- high amount of bilirubin in the blood
- chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- a type of movement disorder called parkinsonism
- kidney disease with likely reduction in kidney function
- systemic mastocytosis
- untreated decreased level of thyroid hormones
- decreased function of the adrenal gland
- alcohol intoxication
- cor pulmonale
- low blood pressure
- constipation
- severe liver disease
- acute inflammation of the pancreas
- an inability to completely empty the bladder
- CYP2D6 ultrarapid metabolizer
- worsening chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- surgical removal of the adenoids in pediatric patient
- drug abuse
- asthma attack
- biliary and gallbladder problem
- a condition where the body is unable to maintain adequate blood flow called shock
- weakened patient
- high pressure within the skull
- CYP2D6 poor metabolizer
- surgical removal of the tonsils in pediatric patient
- history of opioid overdose
- inherited dysfunction of autonomic nerve function
- chronic kidney disease stage 5 (failure)
- chronic heart failure
- coronary artery disease
- significant uncontrolled high blood pressure
- high blood pressure
- overactive thyroid gland
Allergies:
- Opioids - Morphine Analogues
- Tramadol
- Sympathomimetic Agents
- Ephedrine Analogues
- Phenothiazines
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