doxylamine

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US/dɑkˈsɪl.əˌmiːn/

noun

An antihistamine derived from pyridine that is typically used in the form of its succinate C₁₇H₂₂N₂O·C₄H₆O₄ to treat respiratory symptoms of the common cold and allergies, to induce sleep in the treatment of insomnia, and in combination with pyridoxine hydrochloride to control nausea and vomiting associated with pregnancy.

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Meanings

noundoxylamine (uncountable)
  1. uncountablemedicineAn antihistamine derived from pyridine that is typically used in the form of its succinate C₁₇H₂₂N₂O·C₄H₆O₄ to treat respiratory symptoms of the common cold and allergies, to induce sleep in the treatment of insomnia, and in combination with pyridoxine hydrochloride to control nausea and vomiting associated with pregnancy.

    The drug doxylamine was also found in his system.

    2008 February 7, James Barron, “Medical Examiner Rules Ledger’s Death Accidental”, in New York Times

Origin

Probably from d(imethyl) + oxy(eth)yl + -amine.

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APA

doxylamine. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/doxylamine

MLA

“doxylamine.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/doxylamine. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “doxylamine,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/doxylamine.

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