Diphenhydramine (Noun)
Meaning
Antihistamine (trade name Benadryl) used to treat allergic reactions involving the nasal passages (hay fever) and also to treat motion sickness.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- Over-the-counter diphenhydramine is often used to alleviate symptoms of hay fever, including itchy eyes and runny nose.
- The doctor prescribed diphenhydramine to the patient to help relieve the allergic reaction caused by the bee sting.
- Before the long car ride, Sarah took a diphenhydramine to prevent motion sickness and arrived at her destination feeling fine.
- While traveling abroad, Mark relied on diphenhydramine to manage his allergic reactions to certain types of food.
- After taking the diphenhydramine, Emily's congestion and sneezing subsided, allowing her to get some rest despite the pesky seasonal allergies.