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diphenhydramine
Diphenhydramine (noun) means an antihistamine and anticholinergic drug that blocks the effect of histamine at H₁ receptor sites, relieving allergy symptoms. It also reduces smooth muscle contraction, increases heart rate, and sedates the user by blocking muscarinic acetylcholine receptors (mAChRs).
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An antihistamine and anticholinergic drug that blocks the effect of histamine at H₁ receptor sites, relieving allergy symptoms. It also reduces smooth muscle contraction, increases heart rate, and sedates the user by blocking muscarinic acetylcholine receptors (mAChRs).
"Diphenhydramine is a convenient and cheap antihistamine for use, but there are other drugs that do not make the user tired."
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What is the meaning of diphenhydramine?
"diphenhydramine" (noun) means an antihistamine and anticholinergic drug that blocks the effect of histamine at H₁ receptor sites, relieving allergy symptoms. It also reduces smooth muscle contraction, increases heart rate, and sedates the user by blocking muscarinic acetylcholine receptors (mAChRs).
What is another word for diphenhydramine?
Other words for "diphenhydramine" include Benadryl.
