Phenergan?

[RN92]

Does anyone know if Phenergan is addictive.? I know its not a narcotic, but we've seen an increase in pts asking for it.

[SmilingBluEyes]

I think this is one thread on the subject:

https://allnurses.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-7276.html

I am still trying to find the one where the IV certified nurses discussed why it should never be used IV....

will keep searching...

[SmilingBluEyes]

Yes pH 2.2 And diluted ---- or not--- it hurts like HELL going in the vein, trust me. It was a horrible experience for me.

[saskrn]

I am just going on what the IV cert nurses were saying and by what I saw in practice. The risk of phlebitis and permanent damage is not worth it and apparently, my institution agreed.

I am not interested in an argument or debate. I was just stating what I read from, what I believe to be, a credible reference. Think of it what you will.

[saskrn]

I've had it many times. Sometimes it has burned, other times it hasn't. I think technique may be a factor.

[SmilingBluEyes]

Woah I am not arguing with you----or meaning to. I am just telling you why some institutions are moving away from IV phenergan in all cases...and from a patient's standpoint why it's best NOT used this way. Standards of practice do change and for good reason. That the drug books say now we can do it this way is given---but not always best practice, evidence-wise. We not need to get all over-emotional on this one. Not worth it, to me or you. As I recall, the other phenergan thread got heated too, and for the life of me, I could not understand why. Given a pH of 2, it would be prudent to be very wary when administering ANY drug IV, I would think.

[SmilingBluEyes]

I am sorry for the turn this thread took....I certainly did not mean to begin some sort of ugly debate here....

back to the original topic: I have learned something new here (that is the beauty of this site).....that Phenergan is sought by drug-seeking people was news to me. Amazing what some people will do for a "high" or some sort of "buzz".

[saskrn]

Woah I am not arguing with you----or meaning to. I am just telling you why some institutions are moving away from IV phenergan in all cases...and from a patient's standpoint why it's best NOT used this way. Standards of practice do change and for good reason. That the drug books say now we can do it this way is given---but not always best practice, evidence-wise. We not need to get all over-emotional on this one. Not worth it, to me or you. As I recall, the other phenergan thread got heated too, and for the life of me, I could not understand why. Given a pH of 2, it would be prudent to be very wary when administering ANY drug IV, I would think.

I'm not getting emotional, I'm just stating what the book said.

[SmilingBluEyes]

Back to the original topic now?

[saskrn]

I never left the original topic.

[SmilingBluEyes]

So what other "unusual" drugs do seekers go for???? I am just curious as I am apparently ignorant here. Ones besides narcotics? I bet the ER nurses can weigh in !! I am learning some new things here.

[saskrn]

So what other "unusual" drugs do seekers go for???? I am just curious as I am apparently ignorant here. Ones besides narcotics? I bet the ER nurses can weigh in !! I am learning some new things here.

Soma and Prozac.

Once I was accused of drug seeking for prednisone! LOL Who would have thought that I needed it for asthma? lol

[SmilingBluEyes]

Prednisone??? wow. I learn something new everyday. I guess I need to think outside the box here......see how ignorant I am.