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What is the chemical structure of diphenhydramine?
It is a first generation H1-antihistamine and ethanolamine and works by blocking certain effects of histamine….Diphenhydramine.
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.000.360 |
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Formula | C17H21NO |
Molar mass | 255.355 g·mol−1 |
What is diphenhydramine hydrochloride used for?
Diphenhydramine is used to relieve red, irritated, itchy, watery eyes; sneezing; and runny nose caused by hay fever, allergies, or the common cold. Diphenhydramine is also used to relieve cough caused by minor throat or airway irritation.
What is chemical name of diphenhydramine?
2-(diphenylmethoxy)-N,N-dimethylethanamine
Diphenhydramine/IUPAC ID
What diphenhydramine hydrochloride means?
Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine used to relieve symptoms of allergy, hay fever, and the common cold. These symptoms include rash, itching, watery eyes, itchy eyes/nose/throat, cough, runny nose, and sneezing. It is also used to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting and dizziness caused by motion sickness.
What is another name for diphenhydramine?
BRAND NAME(S): Benadryl, Genahist, Sominex, Unisom. USES: Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine used to relieve symptoms of allergy, hay fever, and the common cold.
Is diphenhydramine an acid or base?
DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE gives acidic solutions in water. Neutralizes bases.
Is diphenhydramine hydrochloride safe?
Diphenhydramine is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and is safe and effective when used according to the Drug Facts label.
Is diphenhydramine good for sleep?
Diphenhydramine can also be used to help you relax and fall asleep.This medication works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction.
What brands contain diphenhydramine?
Common brands containing diphenhydramine:
- Advil. ®
- Bayer® Aspirin.
- Benadryl. ®
- Dimetapp. ®
- Ivarest. ®
- Sominex. ®
- TYLENOL. ®
- Unisom. ®
Can you take diphenhydramine every night?
In general, experts don’t recommend using these drugs for anything more than an occasional sleepless night. “The antihistamine diphenhydramine [found in Benadryl] is only approved for management of short-term or temporary sleep difficulties, particularly in those people who have problems falling asleep,” Dr.
What happens if I mix diphenhydramine?
Benadryl and alcohol are both CNS depressants. These are drugs that slow down your CNS. Taking them together is dangerous because they can slow down your CNS too much. This can cause drowsiness, sedation, and trouble doing physical and mental tasks that require alertness.