Mesh term Diphenhydramine
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Ethylamines
Description
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.Browse to child terms:
Dimenhydrinate
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