meclizine

Thân thiện

A traveler takes meclizine before boarding the cruise ship.

Definition

Noun: A pharmaceutical drug classified as an antihistamine, used primarily to prevent and treat symptoms of motion sickness, such as nausea, dizziness, and vomiting.

Usage

This word is used specifically in medical and pharmacological contexts. It refers to the chemical compound itself. * The doctor recommended meclizine for the long flight. * Meclizine is effective for vertigo associated with inner ear problems.

Advanced Usage

• Under the trade name Antivert: The word "meclizine" is often followed by its well-known brand name in parentheses for clarification, especially in formal medical writing.
  • The prescription was written for meclizine (Antivert).

Variants and Related Words

• Antivert: A proprietary trade name for meclizine.
• Antihistamine: The general class of drugs to which meclizine belongs.

Synonyms

• Antiemetic: A substance that prevents vomiting (this describes its function, not the specific drug).
• Motion sickness medication: A descriptive term for its primary use.

Notes on Meaning

This word has a single, specific meaning within the domain of medicine. It does not have idiomatic or phrasal verb uses.

Học thuật

Noun

1. an antihistamine (trade name Antivert) used to treat or prevent motion sickness

Từ đồng nghĩa

• meclizine hydrochloride
• Antivert