Definition of diphenhydramine in English:
diphenhydramine
noun ˌdʌɪfɛnˈhʌɪdrəmiːnˌdīfenˈhīdrəmēn
mass nounMedicine An antihistamine compound used for the symptomatic relief of allergies.
A synthetic amine, usually used as a hydrochloride salt; chemical formula: C₁₇H₂₁NO
Example sentencesExamples
- Examples of first-generation antihistamines include diphenhydramine and cyproheptadine (Periactin).
- The sedating antihistamine diphenhydramine is found in Benadryl, Tylenol PM and Sominex.
- Amitriptyline, diazepam and diphenhydramine (in Tylenol PM) are considered risky for older individuals.
- Suggested intravenous antihistamine pretreatment is diphenhydramine, in a dosage of 1 mg per kg, and cimetidine, in a dosage of 6 mg per kg.
- Take an antihistamine containing diphenhydramine (Benadryl, Tylenol Severe Allergy) or chlorpheniramine maleate (Chlor-Trimeton, Teldrin).
Origin
1940s: from diphen- (denoting the presence of two phenyl groups) + hydr- + amine.