Methdilazine
Methdilazine
Methdilazine (pronounced: meth-dil-a-zine) is a pharmaceutical drug used primarily as an antihistamine to treat symptoms of allergies and the common cold. It belongs to the class of drugs known as phenothiazines.
Etymology
The term "Methdilazine" is derived from its chemical structure. "Meth" refers to the methyl group present in its structure, "dil" is derived from the term dilated, referring to its effect on blood vessels, and "azine" is a common suffix used in organic chemistry indicating the presence of a nitrogen-containing ring structure.
Usage
Methdilazine is used to relieve symptoms of allergies such as rhinitis, urticaria, and pruritus. It works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance in the body that causes allergic symptoms. Methdilazine is also used to treat symptoms of the common cold such as sneezing, runny nose, and itching of the nose and throat.
Related Terms
- Phenothiazine: A class of drugs that includes Methdilazine.
- Antihistamine: A type of medication that reduces or eliminates symptoms of allergies.
- Histamine: A compound that is released by cells in response to injury and in allergic and inflammatory reactions, causing contraction of smooth muscle and dilation of capillaries.
- Rhinitis: Inflammation and swelling of the mucous membrane of the nose, resulting in a runny nose and stuffy nose.
- Urticaria: A condition characterized by the development of itchy, raised white patches on the skin surrounded by an area of red inflammation.
- Pruritus: An unpleasant sensation that provokes the desire to scratch.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Methdilazine
- Wikipedia's article - Methdilazine
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