Application
Diphenhydramine hydrochloride has been used:
as a reference compound to study the long duration of action of antihistamine bilastine in vivo
to detect its embryotoxicity by embryonic stem cell test (EST) using cardiomyocyte differentiation and osteoblasts differentiation
as an antihistamine in experimental studies
Biochem/physiol Actions
H1 histamine receptor antagonist
Diphenhydramine hydrochloride (DPH) is an antihistaminic agent that relieves symptoms of hypersensitive reactions. It exhibits antimuscarinic and marked sedative effects. DPH is also used to prevent nausea, vomiting and vertigo of various causes. In addition, it acts as a potential therapeutic for insomnia.
Features and Benefits
This compound was developed by Johnson & Johnson. To browse the list of other pharma-developed compounds and Approved Drugs/Drug Candidates, click here.
- UPC:
- 51312309
- Condition:
- New
- Weight:
- 1.00 Ounces
- HazmatClass:
- No
- WeightUOM:
- LB
- MPN:
- D3630-50G
