{"id":26855,"date":"2020-07-07T10:16:04","date_gmt":"2020-07-07T10:16:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/?p=26855"},"modified":"2023-07-20T09:01:17","modified_gmt":"2023-07-20T09:01:17","slug":"diphenhydramine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/diphenhydramine\/","title":{"rendered":"Diphenhydramine"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>An antihistamine medication used in general medical practice to treat cold or allergy symptoms and pruritus (itching) and used in psychiatry as an anxiolytic or to treat sleep distur bance. Marketed under the brand name benadryl.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Antihistamine drug used to treat hay fever and other allergic reactions involving the nasal passages and also, sometimes, to treat motion sickness and to produce sedation.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>An antihistamine drug that has many properties. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) is used to relieve symptoms of allergic reactions such as rash, hives, watery eyes, runny nose, itchy eyes, and sneezing. It is also used to treat motion sickness, anxiety, tension, and sleeplessness and to relieve certain side effects caused by some psychiatric drugs.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>An antihistamine used to treat allergic conditions, such as hay fever and rhinitis, and in cough mixtures. It is administered by mouth or injection; side effects include drowsiness, dry mouth, dizziness, and nausea.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"group w-full text-gray-800 dark:text-gray-100 border-b border-black\/10 dark:border-gray-900\/50 bg-gray-50 dark:bg-[#444654] sm:AIPRM__conversation__response\">\n<div class=\"flex p-4 gap-4 text-base md:gap-6 md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-[38rem] xl:max-w-3xl md:py-6 lg:px-0 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-[calc(100%-50px)] flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3 lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)]\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] flex items-start overflow-x-auto whitespace-pre-wrap break-words flex-col gap-4\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light AIPRM__conversation__response\">\n<p>Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine medication employed for the treatment of allergic conditions such as urticaria (nettle rash) and allergic rhinitis (hay fever). Additionally, it is used to alleviate temporary sleep disturbances and can be found as an ingredient in certain cough remedies. Possible side effects of diphenhydramine include drowsiness, dry mouth, and blurred vision.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An antihistamine medication used in general medical practice to treat cold or allergy symptoms and pruritus (itching) and used in psychiatry as an anxiolytic or to treat sleep distur bance. Marketed under the brand name benadryl. 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