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dimenhydrinate

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dimenhydrinate /di·men·hy·dri·nate/ (di?men-hi´dri-nat) an antihistamine used as an antiemetic, particularly in the treatment of motion sickness.
di·men·hy·dri·nate (dmn-hdr-nt)
n.
An antihistamine used to treat motion sickness and allergic disorders.
dimenhydrinate
(dī´menhī´drināt),
n brand names: Calm-X, Dimentabs, Dinate, Dramamine;
drug class: antihistamine, H1 receptor antagonist;
actions: acts on blood vessels and gastrointestinal and respiratory systems by competing with histamine for H1 receptor sites; decreases allergic response by blocking histamine;
uses: motion sickness, nausea, vomiting.
dimenhydrinate
an antihistamine used as an antinauseant and antiemetic.
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In a study comparing the antihistamine dimenhydrinate with placebo, Barber et al examined changes in the frequency, duration, and velocity of the slow component of nystagmus.
Vertigo and motion sickness. Part II: pharmacologic treatment by Roland, Peter S. / Ear, Nose and Throat Journal
Daniel Mowrey cites ginger as more effective than dimenhydrinate (Dramamine) for motion and sea sickness, and many pregnant women will attest to ginger's success in conquering morning sickness.
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a]) Dimenhydrinate Oral (Dramamine) Diphenhydramine Oral (Benadryl) Pheniramine ([Triaminic.
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