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Definition of Dimenhydrinate

1. Noun. Antihistamine and antiemetic (trade name Dramamine) used to treat motion sickness.

Definition of Dimenhydrinate

1. Noun. An over-the-counter drug used to prevent nausea and motion sickness. ¹

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Definition of Dimenhydrinate

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Medical Definition of Dimenhydrinate

1. A drug combination that contains diphenhydramine and theophylline. It is used for treating vertigo, motion sickness, and nausea associated with pregnancy. It is not effective in the treatment of nausea associated with cancer chemotherapy. Pharmacological action: antiemetics, histamine h1 antagonists. Chemical name: 1H-Purine-2,6-dione, 8-chloro-3,7-dihydro-1,3-dimethyl-, compd. With 2-(diphenylmethoxy)-N,N-dimethylethanamine (1:1) (12 Dec 1998)

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