Definition of Diphenhydramine

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

Exact synonyms: Benadryl
Generic synonyms: Antihistamine

Definition of Diphenhydramine

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Diphenhydramine

1. This antihistamine medication is used to treat allergies (hay fever, rashes, etc.) and postoperative nausea and vomiting. It can cause sleepiness and generally acts as a sedative. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Diphenhydramine

dipetalonema infections
Dipetalonema reconditum
Dipetalonema streptocerca
dipetalous
diphallus
diphase
diphasic
diphasic
diphasic complex
diphasic milk fever
diphemanil methylsulfate
diphemethoxidine
diphenadione
diphenan
diphenhydramine (current term)
diphenhydramine (current term)
diphenhydramine hydrochloride
diphenidol
diphenol oxidase
diphenoxylate
diphenoxylate hydrochloride
diphenyl
diphenyl
diphenylamine
diphenylamine
diphenylamines
diphenylbutyl piperidine
diphenylcarbazide
diphenylchlorarsine
diphenylcyanoarsine

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