di·men·hy·dri·nate

(dī′mĕn-hī′drə-nāt′)

A drug composed of two chemicals, diphenhydramine and 8-chlorotheophylline, used to prevent motion sickness.

[dime(thyl) + (ami)n(e) + hydrinate (hydr(am)in(e) + -ate).]

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dimenhydrinate

(ˌdaɪmɛnˈhaɪdrɪˌneɪt)

(Pharmacology) a white slightly soluble bitter-tasting crystalline substance: an antihistamine used in the prevention of nausea, esp in travel sickness. Formula: C24H28ClN5O3

[from dime(thyl + ami)n(e) + (diphen)hydr(am)in(e) + -ate¹]

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di•men•hy•dri•nate

(ˌdaɪ mɛnˈhaɪ drəˌneɪt)

n.

a synthetic antihistamine in powder form, used for treating allergic disorders and preventing motion sickness.

[1945–50; dime (thyl) + (ami) n (e) + hydr(am)ine + -ate²]

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Noun

dimenhydrinate - antihistamine and antiemetic (trade name Dramamine) used to treat motion sickness

Dramamine

antiemetic, antiemetic drug - a drug that prevents or alleviates nausea and vomiting

antihistamine - a medicine used to treat allergies and hypersensitive reactions and colds; works by counteracting the effects of histamine on a receptor site

Translations

Dramamine

, dimenhydrinate

n. Dramamina, dimenhidrinato, anthistamínico usado en el tratamiento de náusea.

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dimenhydrinate

n dimenhidrinato

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We performed conservative management including head elevation, mobilization and vestibular suppression (dimenhydrinate 50 mg intrevenous 4x1/day for 3 days, beta-histidine tablets 24 mg 2x2/day for 1 month).

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Antagonists of dopamine, chlorpromazine and metoclopramide, anticholinergic, antihistamines and dimenhydrinate have been used in this regard, but they have their own advantages and disadvantages.

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We also excluded dimenhydrinate because it is indicated for the treatment of vertigo.

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