Definitions for diphenhydramine
diphen·hy·dramine

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. diphenhydramine, Benadrylnoun

   antihistamine (trade name Benadryl) used to treat allergic reactions involving the nasal passages (hay fever) and also to treat motion sickness

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1. diphenhydraminenoun

   An antihistamine and sedative drug that blocks the effect of histamine at H1 receptor sites, reducing smooth muscle contraction.

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1. Diphenhydramine

   Diphenhydramine (DPH) is an antihistamine and sedative mainly used to treat allergies, insomnia, and symptoms of the common cold. It is also less commonly used for tremor in parkinsonism, and nausea. It is taken by mouth, injected into a vein, injected into a muscle, or applied to the skin. Maximal effect is typically around two hours after a dose, and effects can last for up to seven hours.Common side effects include sleepiness, poor coordination and an upset stomach. Its use is not recommended in young children or the elderly. There is no clear risk of harm when used during pregnancy; however, use during breastfeeding is not recommended. It is a first generation H1-antihistamine and ethanolamine and works by blocking certain effects of histamine, which produces its antihistamine and sedative effects. Diphenhydramine is also a potent anticholinergic, which means it also works as a deliriant at higher than recommended doses as a result. Its sedative and deliriant effects have led to some cases of recreational use and addiction.Diphenhydramine was first made by George Rieveschl and came into commercial use in 1946. It is available as a generic medication. It is sold under the brand name Benadryl, among others. In 2020, it was the 192nd most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 2 million prescriptions.

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1. diphenhydramine

   Diphenhydramine is a type of antihistamine that is used to relieve symptoms of allergies, hay fever, and the common cold. It works by blocking the effects of histamines, which are naturally occurring substances in the body that cause allergy symptoms. Diphenhydramine is also used to prevent and treat motion sickness, to induce sleep, and to treat certain symptoms of Parkinson's disease. It is available in several forms, including tablet, capsule, liquid, injection, and topical cream or ointment.

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1. Diphenhydramine

   Diphenhydramine is a first-generation antihistamine possessing anticholinergic, antitussive, antiemetic, and sedative properties that is mainly used to treat allergies. It is also used in the management of drug-induced parkinsonism and other extrapyramidal symptoms. The drug has a strong hypnotic effect and is FDA-approved as a non-prescription sleep aid, especially in the form of diphenhydramine citrate. It is produced and marketed under the trade name Benadryl by McNeil-PPC in the U.S., Canada and South Africa. It is also available as a generic or store brand medication.

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1. Diphenhydramine

   A histamine H1 antagonist used as an antiemetic, antitussive, for dermatoses and pruritus, for hypersensitivity reactions, as a hypnotic, an antiparkinson, and as an ingredient in common cold preparations. It has some undesired antimuscarinic and sedative effects.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of diphenhydramine in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

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   The numerical value of diphenhydramine in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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   All these symptoms she described, and the timing of the symptoms, were consistent with the ingestion of diphenhydramine.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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