dimenhydrinate

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Noun dimenhydrinate has 1 sense

dimenhydrinate, Dramamine - antihistamine and antiemetic (trade name Dramamine) used to treat motion sickness
--₁ is a kind of antihistamine; antiemetic, antiemetic drug

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Dimenhydrinate

Definition

Dimenhydrinate is an antihistamine and antiemetic drug used to prevent and treat motion sickness, nausea, and vomiting.

Part of Speech

Noun

Senses

Sense 1:

A medication for relieving symptoms of motion sickness.

Example sentence: The traveler took dimenhydrinate before boarding the ship to avoid getting seasick.

Sense 2:

Medicine that reduces or prevents nausea and vomiting.

Example sentence: The doctor prescribed dimenhydrinate to alleviate the patient's chemotherapy-induced nausea.

Usage

Dimenhydrinate is commonly used by people who experience motion sickness, such as travelers or those on amusement park rides. It is also used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by various medical conditions, medications, or treatments.

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