Definitions for doxylamine
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1. doxylaminenoun

   An ethanolamine antihistamine used as a short-term sedative and in combination with other drugs for night-time cold and allergy relief.

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1. Doxylamine

   Doxylamine, sold under the brand name Unisom among others, is an antihistamine medication which is used in the treatment of insomnia and allergies. In combination with pyridoxine (vitamin B6), it is also used to treat morning sickness in pregnant women. Doxylamine is available over-the-counter, and is used in nighttime cold medicines, such as NyQuil, as well as in pain medications containing acetaminophen and codeine, to help with sleep. The medication is taken by mouth. Side effects of doxylamine include dizziness, drowsiness, grogginess, and dry mouth, among others. Doxylamine is an antihistamine—specifically an inverse agonist of the histamine H1 receptor—and to a lesser extent an anticholinergic—specifically an antagonist of the muscarinic acetylcholine receptors M1 through M5. It is a first-generation antihistamine and crosses the blood–brain barrier into the brain, thereby producing centrally mediated sedative and hypnotic effects. Doxylamine was first described in 1948 or 1949. Several of the first-generation antihistamines, including doxylamine, are the most widely used sleep medications in the world.

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1. Doxylamine

   Doxylamine is a first generation antihistamine. It can be used by itself as a short-term sedative and in combination with other drugs to provide night-time allergy and cold relief. Doxylamine is also used in combination with the analgesics paracetamol and codeine as an analgesic/calmative preparation, and is prescribed in combination with vitamin B6 to prevent morning sickness in pregnant women. Its fetal safety is "A" in Briggs' Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk.

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1. Doxylamine

   Histamine H1 antagonist with pronounced sedative properties. It is used in allergies and as an antitussive, antiemetic, and hypnotic. Doxylamine has also been administered in veterinary applications and was formerly used in PARKINSONISM.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of doxylamine in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of doxylamine in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

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References

1. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Doxylamine
2. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doxylamine
3. ^ Wikidata
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