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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A sedating antihistamine drug, C17H21NO, used usually in the form of its hydrochloride to treat symptoms of colds and allergic conditions and insomnia.
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- noun An
antihistamine andsedative drug that blocks the effect ofhistamine at H1receptor sites, reducingsmooth muscle contraction .
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- noun 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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Examples
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And the medicine known as diphenhydramine (found in many allergy medications and nighttime pain pills) has an “anticholinergic†effect; it blocks communication between nerve cells.
The Times of India 2009
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No. You write about diphenhydramine, which is indicated for allergies, motion sickness, insomnia, and mild cases of parkinsonism; Seroquel, which is for mental illness, and it is way more expensive than generic pain medications containing hydrocodone or tramadol;
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No. You write about diphenhydramine, which is indicated for allergies, motion sickness, insomnia, and mild cases of parkinsonism; Seroquel, which is for mental illness, and it is way more expensive than generic pain medications containing hydrocodone or tramadol;
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If the condition persists, your doctor may recommend either an antihistamine such as diphenhydramine (Benadryl Allergy) or doxepin cream (Zonalon); a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory ointment or cream such as tacrolimus (Protopic); or a corticosteroid ointment such as hydrocortisone (Cortaid, Cortizone).
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If the condition persists, your doctor may recommend either an antihistamine such as diphenhydramine (Benadryl Allergy) or doxepin cream (Zonalon); a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory ointment or cream such as tacrolimus (Protopic); or a corticosteroid ointment such as hydrocortisone (Cortaid, Cortizone).
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Applying ice and taking acetaminophen (Tylenol) may relieve pain and discomfort, while over-the-counter antihistamines such as diphenhydramine (Benadryl) or clemastine (Tavist) can help reduce itching.
When Stings, Bites and Scratches from Animals and Insects Occur while in Mexico 2008
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Applying ice and taking acetaminophen (Tylenol) may relieve pain and discomfort, while over-the-counter antihistamines such as diphenhydramine (Benadryl) or clemastine (Tavist) can help reduce itching.
When Stings, Bites and Scratches from Animals and Insects Occur while in Mexico 2008
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Watch out for first-generation antihistamines, such as diphenhydramine, the active ingredient in Benadryl, which can worsen memory conditions and cause confusion among people with mild Alzheimer's disease, as well as cause drowsiness, Dr. Pacala says.
Need a Tissue? 2008
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· Take an antihistamine, such as diphenhydramine or hydroxyzine, by mouth.
Chapter 22 1997
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Medical solutions range from an antihistamine such as diphenhydramine as needed for the itching that can result from mild eczema to topical prescription steroid cream for more serious cases.
The Seattle Times 2011
chained_bear commented on the word diphenhydramine
See also diphenhydrobus. It's way more fun than this (so far blank) page.
January 14, 2009