doxylamine
nounUS /dɑkˈsɪl.əˌmiːn/
Etymology Probably from d(imethyl) + oxy(eth)yl + -amine.
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Medicine, Pharmacology, Sciences An antihistamine derived from pyridine that is typically used in the form of its succinate C₁₇H₂₂N₂O·C₄H₆O₄ to treat respiratory symptoms of the common cold and allergies, to induce sleep in the treatment of insomnia, and in combination with pyridoxine hydrochloride to control nausea and vomiting associated with pregnancy.
- The drug doxylamine was also found in his system.2008 February 7, James Barron, “Medical Examiner Rules Ledger’s Death Accidental”, in New York Times:
- Derived terms
- desmethyldoxylamine, doxylamine succinate