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Doxylamine MeSH Descriptor Data 2024


MeSH Heading
Doxylamine
Tree Number(s)
D03.383.725.259
Unique ID
D004319
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D004319
Scope Note
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.
Pharm Action
Antiemetics
Histamine H1 Antagonists
Related Numbers
469-21-6
CAS Type 1 Name
Ethanamine, N,N-dimethyl-2-(1-phenyl-1-(2-pyridinyl)ethoxy)-
Previous Indexing
Antiparkinson Agents (1972)
Pyridines (1972)
Public MeSH Note
91; was see under PYRIDINES 1972-90
History Note
91(72); was see under PYRIDINES 1972-90
Date Established
1991/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2016/05/31
Doxylamine Preferred
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