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Its usually used as a sleep aid in Sominex and medications lke that.
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∙ 13y agoin addition to its role in reducing allergic reactions, may be used as a nighttime sedative, for control of drug-induced Parkinsonism, and, in liquid form, for control of coughs.
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∙ 7y agoDiphenhydramine is also known as Benadryl. It is an allergy medication. The number one side effect is sleepiness so it's also used as a sleep aid.
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What is the difference between dextromethorphan and diphenhydramine?
dextromethorphan is a drug used to treat cough by acting as a cough suppressant. diphenhydramine is an antihistamine and is used to treat allergies.
How is diphenhydramine used to treat Parkinson's Disease?
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl), an antihistamine, and antidepressants such as amitryptiline (Elavil), have similar effects as anticholinergics and may be appropriate for older patients.
What antihistamine should be used with parkinsons disease?
diphenhydramine
Why bromine is used for the synthesis of Diphenhydramine?
diphenhydramine is preapred by reduction of benzophenone to benzhydrol , it then condensed with dimethyl amino ethyl chloride hydrochloride - Williamson's Ether synthesis to Diphenhydramine base , which converted in its hydrochloride salt .
Is Benadryl a decongestant?
Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine. It's a decongestant medication when associated to pseudoephedrine. Diphenhydramine continues to be an anti histamine, but when combined to a decongestant, it is more effective to relief cold symptoms.
What is the generic name for Benadryl?
Diphenhydramine
What is the difference between diphenhydramine citrate and diphenhydramine HCL?
There is not much of a difference between the two of these. They are diphenhydramine in different salt forms but will have the same effect. Diphenhydramine citrate will be slightly more readily absorbed in the body than HCl.
What type of illness can antihistamine treat?
Antihistamines (diphenhydramine or Benadryl) can help relieve itching caused by hives but won't affect itching from other causes.
What is the chemical formula for diphenhydramine?
The chemical formula for diphenhydramine is C17H21NO
What is the best antihistamine product to treat my hives?
The best antihistamine to treat urticaria or hives is Diphenhydramine which is found in Benadryl. There are many side effects to any antihistamine so you should make sure to read the label before using.
Does diphenhydramine cure chlamydia?
Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine. It is not an antibiotic. It will not cure chlamydia.
How do you get high on diphenhydramine?
how to break down 25mg pills diphenhydramine hcl so that i can shoot them up
