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Benadryl® Capsules/Tablets (Parke-Davis)

Diphenhydramine HCl
  • Ronald J. Tallarida
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Abstract

Benadryl is an antihistamine. It has anticholinergic or drying actions, a central antitussive effect, an antiemetic effect and sedative side effects. Antihistamines compete with histamine for cell receptor sites.

Keywords

Motion Sickness Inhalant Allergen Antiemetic Effect Vasomotor Rhinitis Acute Manifesta 
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Literature

  1. Carruthers, SG, et al: Clin Pharmacol Ther 23:375, 1978 (sedative and antihistaminic actions).PubMedGoogle Scholar
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© Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 1982

Authors and Affiliations

  • Ronald J. Tallarida
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  1. 1.Temple University School of MedicinePhiladelphiaUSA

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