meclizine
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8.6
- noun
- /ˈmɛklɪˌzin/
- Specialized
:
meclizina
- After having received a total of five intratympanic dexamethasone injections, the patient reported a subjective stabilization of his hearing bilaterally and satisfactory control of his vertigo with meclizine.
Examples
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Vestibular suppressants, such as meclizine, were frequently prescribed for symptomatic treatment.
Academic text (1995) -
My doctor recommended meclizine to help manage my vertigo symptoms effectively.
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After conservative management with meclizine and methylprednisolone failed to alleviate her symptoms, she was referred to an otolaryngologist.
Academic text (2003) -
Dimenhydrinate and meclizine are category B drugs and are especially safe when administered in the smaller doses required to control vertigo and the accompanying nausea.
Academic text (2003) -
Symptomatic treatment with meclizine or promethazine was given to 40 patients (13 APPN, 27 BPPV); this is not believed to influence the outcome.
Academic text (1995) -
To prevent motion sickness while traveling, I always take meclizine beforehand.
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Many travelers rely on meclizine to avoid nausea during long flights.
Synonyms
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3.7
A medicine that stops allergy symptoms like sneezing and itching
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6.7
Medicine you take to stop motion sickness and nausea
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5.5
A medicine that reduces allergy and hay fever symptoms and helps with motion sickness
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7.7
A medicine used to prevent or treat motion sickness
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7.1
A medicine used for allergies, motion sickness, and nausea that can make you sleepy
A medicine that prevents and treats nausea, vomiting, and dizziness from motion sickness or vertigo
A medicine that prevents feeling sick during travel by boat, car, or plane
A medicine that reduces allergy symptoms, calms anxiety, and prevents motion sickness
Compounds
- Specialized
A medicine that prevents and treats nausea, vomiting, and dizziness from motion sickness or vertigo
Surface Forms
Etymology
Meclizine is a modern drug name rather than an old word. A helpful way to remember it is to notice the start mec-, which can remind you of 'motion', and the ending -ine, which marks a chemical medicine, so meclizine is a medicine for 'motion' sickness and vertigo.