| Definition of 'diphenhydramine' |
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1. (noun) diphenhydramine, Benadryl
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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| Definition of 'diphenhydramine' |
U.S. National Library of Medicine |
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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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