Medical Subject Headings

Last uploaded: March 22, 2026
Id http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D004155
http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D004155
Preferred Name

Diphenhydramine

Definitions
A histamine H1 antagonist used as an antiemetic, antitussive, for dermatoses and pruritus, for hypersensitivity reactions, as a hypnotic, an antiparkinson, and as an ingredient in common cold preparations. It has some undesired antimuscarinic and sedative effects.
Synonyms
Diphenhydramine Citrate (1:1)
Benhydramin
2-Diphenylmethoxy-N,N-dimethylethylamine
Dimedrol
Benylin
Benadryl
Ethanamine, 2-(diphenylmethoxy)-N,N-dimethyl-
Diphenhydramine Citrate
Diphenylhydramine
Diphenylhydramin
Citrate, Diphenhydramine
Hydrochloride, Diphenhydramine
Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride
Dormin
Benzhydramine
Allerdryl
See more
See less
Type http://www.w3.org/2002/07/owl#Class
Delete Subject Author Type Created
No notes to display