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Meaning of "diphenhydramine" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF DIPHENHYDRAMINE

diphenhydramine  [ˌdaɪfɛnˈhaɪdrəˌmiːn] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF DIPHENHYDRAMINE

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Diphenhydramine is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES DIPHENHYDRAMINE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Diphenhydramine

Diphenhydramine is a first-generation antihistamine possessing anticholinergic, antitussive, antiemetic, and sedative properties that is mainly used to treat allergies. It is also used in the management of drug-induced parkinsonism and other extrapyramidal symptoms. The drug has a strong hypnotic effect and is FDA-approved as a non-prescription sleep aid, especially in the form of diphenhydramine citrate. It is produced and marketed under the trade name Benadryl by McNeil-PPC in the U.S., Canada and South Africa. It is also available as a generic or store brand medication.

Definition of diphenhydramine in the English dictionary

The definition of diphenhydramine in the dictionary is a compound used in medicines as an antihistamine, sedative and anticholinergic, in the form of diphenhydramine hydrochloride.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH DIPHENHYDRAMINE


amphetamine
æmˈfɛtəˌmiːn
chloramine
ˈklɔːrəˌmiːn
cholestyramine
ˌkɒlɪˈstaɪərəˌmiːn
coramine
ˈkɔːrəˌmiːn
desipramine
dəˈsɪprəˌmiːn
diamine
ˈdaɪəˌmiːn
diethylamine
daɪˈeθɪləˌmiːn
dimethylamine
daɪˈmiːθaɪləˌmiːn
etamine
ˈɛtəˌmiːn
glutamine
ˈɡluːtəˌmiːn
hexamethylenetetramine
ˌhɛksəˌmɛθɪliːnˈtɛtrəˌmiːn
histamine
ˈhɪstəˌmiːn
imipramine
ɪˈmɪprəˌmiːn
melamine
ˈmɛləˌmiːn
methylamine
miːˈθaɪləˌmiːn
nitramine
ˈnaɪtrəˌmiːn
protamine
ˈprəʊtəˌmiːn
thiamine
ˈθaɪəˌmiːn
trimethylamine
traɪˈmɛθɪləˌmiːn
tyramine
ˈtaɪrəˌmiːn

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE DIPHENHYDRAMINE

diphase
diphasic
diphenyl
diphenylamine
diphenylenimine
diphenylhydantoin sodium
diphenylketone
diphone
diphosgene
diphosphate
diphtheria
diphtheria vaccine
diphtherial
diphtheric
diphtheritic
diphtheritis
diphtheroid
diphthong
diphthongal
diphthongally

WORDS THAT END LIKE DIPHENHYDRAMINE

amine
antihistamine
cardamine
determine
dopamine
ethylamine
examine
famine
gamine
glucosamine
hydroxylamine
hydroxytryptamine
ketamine
methamphetamine
monoamine
phosphatidylethanolamine
potato famine
propylamine
re-examine
rhodamine
triethylamine

Synonyms and antonyms of diphenhydramine in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «diphenhydramine» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF DIPHENHYDRAMINE

Find out the translation of diphenhydramine to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of diphenhydramine from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «diphenhydramine» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

苯海拉明
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

difenhidramina
570 millions of speakers

English

diphenhydramine
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

diphenhydramine
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

ديفينهيدرامين
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Димедрол
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

difenidramina
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

diphenhydramine
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

diphenhydramine
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Diphenhydramine
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Diphenhydramin
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ジフェンヒドラミン
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

디펜 히드라
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Diphenhydramine
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

diphenhydramine
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

டிபென்ஹைட்ரமைன்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

डिफेनहाइडरामाइन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

difenhidramin
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

difenidramina
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

difenhydramina
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

димедрол
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

difenhidramina
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

diphenhydramine
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

difenhidramien
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

difenhydramin
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

difenhydramin
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of diphenhydramine

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «DIPHENHYDRAMINE»

The term «diphenhydramine» is regularly used and occupies the 85.201 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «DIPHENHYDRAMINE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «diphenhydramine» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «diphenhydramine» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about diphenhydramine

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DIPHENHYDRAMINE»

Discover the use of diphenhydramine in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to diphenhydramine and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Profiles of Drug Substances, Excipients and Related Methodology
Profiles of Drug Substances, Excipients and Related Methodology vol 3
Klaus Florey, 1974
2
Handbook of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Formulations: ...
The third volume in the six-volume Handbook of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Formulations, this book covers liquid drugs, which include formulations of non-sterile drugs administered by any route in the form of solutions (monomeric and ...
Sarfaraz K. Niazi, 2004
3
Helping Parents, Youth, and Teachers Understand Medications ...
This book of practical handouts is an essential resource for psychiatrists and pediatricians who prescribe medications for youth with behavioral and emotional problems.
Mina K. Dulcan, 2007
4
Pihkal: a chemical love story
Phenethylamines I Have Known And Loved A unique document written by renowned psychopharmo -gist Shulgin and his partner which gives details of his research and investigations into the use of psychedelic drugs for the study of the human mind ...
Alexander Shulgin, Ann Shulgin, 1991
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Tardive Dyskinesi: Diphenhydramine, Tetrabenazine, ...
Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge.
Books Llc, Peking University Library, 2010
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Chemical Composition of Everyday Products
"This book analyzes over 100 groups of products, identifying the specific chemical composition of a product, the historical use of the product, how it functions, and any associated environmental and/or human health issues.
John Toedt, Darrell Koza, Kathleen Van Cleef-Toedt, 2005
7
Core Curriculum for Lactation Consultant Practice
Based on the IBLCE exam blueprint, thus updated resource allows aspiring and established lactation consultants to assess their knowledge, experience, and expertise in developing an effective study plan for certification. the Second Edition ...
Rebecca Mannel, Patricia J. Martens, Marsha Walker, 2012
8
Concise Review for the PTCB Exam
Rather, it targets the information that is relevant to the certification exam. The text includes drug information, test-taking strategies, examples and practice questions that will prepare a student to pass the test the first time.
Christopher Ardoin, Brian Tuschl, 2007
9
Action Plan for Allergies
This book shows you how to take control of your health, boost your energy, and reduce or eliminate the need for medication with the latest scientific research and proven exercise plans.
William Briner, 2007
10
Profiles of Drug Substances, Excipients and Related Methodology
Profiles of Drug Substances, Excipients and Related Methodology vol 16
Klaus Florey, 1987

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DIPHENHYDRAMINE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term diphenhydramine is used in the context of the following news items.
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Alert: Deaths of East Haven children found in home caused by …
Deaths of East Haven children found in home caused by diphenhydramine. Daaron Moore and Aleisha Moore. Facebook photo. «New Haven Register, Jul 15»
2
Ditch bug bites and stings this summer - Press & Sun-Bulletin
If itching or swelling follows this process, oral antihistamines that contain diphenhydramine, such as Benadryl, or chlorpheniramine, such as ... «Press & Sun-Bulletin, Jul 15»
3
Bill Cosby Admitted Giving Quaaludes To Women He Wanted Sex …
For the morbidly curious, Benadryl, less often known by its formal name of Diphenhydramine, can rarely cause lightheadedness or fainting in ... «Medical Daily, Jul 15»
4
Woman who jumped out of SUV on Bishop Ford committed suicide
... psychological and emotional anguish and anxiety,” she committed suicide by overdosing on diphenhydramine, a medicine found in allergy or ... «Chicago Sun-Times, Jul 15»
5
Cough Syrup Smuggler Nabbed
A truck driver found in possession of 523 boxes of Broncleer cough syrup and 16 boxes of Diphenhydramine (DPH) cough syrup worth over ... «AllAfrica.com, Jul 15»
6
Success of Platinum Desensitization 'Depends on the Agent'
The protocol was administered for all cycles following a hypersensitivity reaction and involved steroids, diphenhydramine (multiple brands), ... «Medscape, Jul 15»
7
Beach medicine pearls (and seashell lacerations)
The same is true of topical antihistamines such as diphenhydramine. Topical steroids have been studied in the treatment of sunburn, but ... «Clinical Advisor, Jul 15»
8
Meloxicam 7.5 mg tablet – Generic Pills Online No Rx
... have been associated with an increased rk of serious meloxicam 7.5 mg tablet GI events; therefore the daily dose of meloxicam 75 mg diphenhydramine «Diboll Free Press, Jun 15»
9
Global ethanolamines market - industry size, share, segments …
Ethanolamine is also referred as a class of antihistamines including carbinoxamine, clemastine, dimenhydrinate, diphenhydramine and ... «WhaTech, Jun 15»
10
Autopsy: Alcohol poisoning, head trauma caused FRC student's death
According to the toxicology report, Holland also had tetrahydrocannabinol (the active ingredient in marijuana) and diphenhydramine (an ... «Plumas County Newspapers, Jun 15»

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