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diphenhydramine

The correct spelling is diphenhydramine.

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Say it like: Dif-enh-ydr-ami-ne

The correct spelling is diphenhydramine. An antihistamine and anticholinergic drug that blocks the effect of histamine at H1 receptor sites, relieving allergy symptoms. Diphenhydramine also reduces smooth muscle contra…

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  1. 1.An antihistamine and anticholinergic drug that blocks the effect of histamine at H1 receptor sites, relieving allergy symptoms. Diphenhydramine also reduces smooth muscle contraction, increases heart rate, and sedates the user by blocking muscarinic acetylcholine receptors (mAChRs).

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