DIPHENHYDRAMINE

diphenhydramine, Benadryl

(noun) antihistamine (trade name Benadryl) used to treat allergic reactions involving the nasal passages (hay fever) and also to treat motion sickness

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Noun

diphenhydramine (countable and uncountable, plural diphenhydramines)

An antihistamine and anticholinergic drug that blocks the effect of histamine at H1 receptor sites, relieving allergy symptoms. Diphenhydramine also reduces smooth muscle contraction, increases heart rate, and sedates the user by blocking muscarinic acetylcholine receptors (mAChRs).

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