dimenhydrinate

Thân thiện

A traveler takes dimenhydrinate before a long car journey.

Definition

1. 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.

Học thuật

Noun

1. antihistamine and antiemetic (trade name Dramamine) used to treat motion sickness

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