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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Tree Number(s): D02.092.471.320, D02.455.426.559.389.115.250
MeSH Unique ID: D004155
Registry Number: 8GTS82S83M
Entry Terms:
- Diphenylhydramine
- Benhydramin
- Benzhydramine
- Diphenylhydramin
- 2-Diphenylmethoxy-N,N-dimethylethylamine
- Benylin
- Diphenhydramine Citrate
- Citrate, Diphenhydramine
- Diphenhydramine Citrate (1:1)
- Dormin
- Dimedrol
- Benadryl
- Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride
- Hydrochloride, Diphenhydramine
- Allerdryl
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