Doxylamine
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /dɑkˈsɪl.əˌmiːn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Doxylamine is a noun meaning (pharmacology) An antihistamine derived from pyridine that is typically used in the form of its succinate C₁₇H₂₂N₂O·C₄H₆O₄ to treat respiratory symptoms of the common cold and allergies, to induce sleep in the treatment of insomnia, and in combination with pyridoxine hydrochloride to control nausea and vomiting associated with pregnancy.
Meaning
(pharmacology) An antihistamine derived from pyridine that is typically used in the form of its succinate C₁₇H₂₂N₂O·C₄H₆O₄ to treat respiratory symptoms of the common cold and allergies, to induce sleep in the treatment of insomnia, and in combination with pyridoxine hydrochloride to control nausea and vomiting associated with pregnancy.
Example Sentences
The drug doxylamine was also found in his system.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include succinate, didesmethyldoxylamine, desmethyldoxylamine, doxepine, doxepin, captodiame.
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