dimenhydrinate
Definition
- Noun:
- An antihistamine and antiemetic drug: Dimenhydrinate is a medication used primarily to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness. It works by blocking histamine and acetylcholine in the brain.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The doctor recommended dimenhydrinate for the long boat trip.
- Dimenhydrinate is commonly sold under the brand name Dramamine.
- A common side effect of dimenhydrinate is drowsiness.
Advanced Usage
- "to take dimenhydrinate": to use this medication.
- You should take dimenhydrinate about 30 minutes before traveling.
Variants and Related Words
- Dramamine (n): A well-known brand name for dimenhydrinate.
- She bought Dramamine at the pharmacy before her flight.
Synonyms
- Antiemetic: A substance that prevents or alleviates nausea and vomiting.
- Motion sickness medication: A drug used to treat symptoms of motion sickness.
Related Terms
- Antihistamine: A type of drug that blocks histamine, often used for allergies; dimenhydrinate has antihistamine properties.
- Vertigo: A sensation of spinning, which dimenhydrinate can sometimes help alleviate when related to motion sickness.
Noun
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antihistamine and antiemetic (trade name Dramamine) used to treat motion sickness
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