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Definition of Meclizine

1. Noun. An antihistamine (trade name Antivert) used to treat or prevent motion sickness.

Definition of Meclizine

1. Noun. A piperazine antihistamine considered to be an antiemetic. ¹

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Definition of Meclizine

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Medical Definition of Meclizine

1. A histamine h1 antagonist used in the treatment of motion sickness, vertigo, and nausea during pregnancy and radiation sickness. Pharmacological action: anti-allergic agents, antiemetics, histamine h1 antagonists. Chemical name: Piperazine, 1-((4-chlorophenyl)phenylmethyl)-4-((3-methylphenyl)methyl)- (12 Dec 1998)

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Literary usage of Meclizine

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1. Code of Federal Regulations by Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Staff (2005)
"(d) meclizine hydrochloride. Subpart C—Labeling § 336.50 Labeling of ... (5) For products containing meclizine hydrochloride identified in §336.10(d). ..."

2. Drug Labeling In Developing Countriesby DIANE Publishing Company by DIANE Publishing Company (2004)
"... (meclizine), an antiemetic, warned against use in pregnant women except in cases of severe vomiting. US labeling also warned against use during ..."

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