Dimetane
Definition
- Noun:
- A specific antihistamine medication: "Dimetane" is a trade name for the drug brompheniramine maleate, which is used to treat symptoms of allergies and hypersensitivity reactions, such as runny nose, sneezing, and itchy eyes.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The doctor prescribed Dimetane for my seasonal allergies.
- Dimetane is effective in reducing symptoms like rhinitis.
Advanced Usage
- "Dimetane" as a proper noun: As a trade name, it is typically capitalized and used without an article when referring to the medication itself.
- The patient's chart noted an allergy to Dimetane.
Variants and Related Words
- Brompheniramine (n): The generic drug name for the active ingredient in Dimetane.
- Brompheniramine is the generic equivalent of Dimetane.
- Antihistamine (n): The class of drugs to which Dimetane belongs.
- Dimetane is a type of antihistamine.
Synonyms
- Brompheniramine: The generic pharmaceutical name.
- Antihistamine: The broader category of medication.
Notes on Usage
- "Dimetane" is a specific brand name. In formal medical or pharmaceutical contexts, the generic name "brompheniramine" is often preferred.
- It is used to treat conditions like allergic rhinitis, but it is not a cure for the underlying allergy.
Noun
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antihistamine (trade name Dimetane) used to treat hypersensitivity reactions (as rhinitis)
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