Meclizine

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Meclizine or meclozine is an antihistamine used for nausea/vomiting, vertigo, and travel sickness. Meclizine is a first-generation H1 antagonist but is not generally used as a sleep aid, and is also known under the brand names Antivert, Bonine, Dramamine Less Drowsy, and Meclicot.[1][2][3]

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  1. ↑ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK560645/
  2. ↑ https://www.drugs.com/ingredient/meclizine.html
  3. ↑ https://www.drugs.com/tips/meclizine-patient-tips

A chemical that reduces or helps block the activity of another chemical in the body. For example, most antihistamines are H1 antagonists because they block the H1 histamine receptor, which helps relieve allergy symptoms. The opposite of an agonist.[1][2]

antagonist A chemical that reduces or helps block the activity of another chemical in the body. For example, most antihistamines are H1 antagonists because they block the H1 histamine receptor, which helps relieve allergy symptoms. The opposite of an agonist.

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