| Stereochemistry | ACHIRAL |
| Molecular Formula | C17H21NO.C7H6O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 393.4755 |
| Optical Activity | NONE |
| Defined Stereocenters | 0 / 0 |
| E/Z Centers | 0 |
| Charge | 0 |
SHOW SMILES / InChI
SMILES
OC(=O)C1=C(O)C=CC=C1.CN(C)CCOC(C2=CC=CC=C2)C3=CC=CC=C3
InChI
InChIKey=RTSZUSOHOIFYSY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI=1S/C17H21NO.C7H6O3/c1-18(2)13-14-19-17(15-9-5-3-6-10-15)16-11-7-4-8-12-16;8-6-4-2-1-3-5(6)7(9)10/h3-12,17H,13-14H2,1-2H3;1-4,8H,(H,9,10)
Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine which is used in the combination with naproxen sodium for the relief of occasional sleeplessness when associated with minor aches and pains. Diphenhydramine has a role nighttime sleep-aid and naproxen sodium is a pain reliever. In addition, diphenhydramine used in relieving symptoms in patients with moderate-to-severe seasonal allergic rhinitis. Diphenhydramine acts as an antagonist of histamine H1 receptor. Besides, was shown potential to repurpose diphenhydramine as an anti-melanoma therapeutic agent, it induces melanoma cell apoptosis by suppressing STAT3/MCL-1 survival signaling pathway.
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| CYP3A4 | CYP2C9 | CYP2D6 | hERG |
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| Other Inhibitor | Other Substrate | Other Inducer |
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Sample Use Guides
occasional sleeplessness: do not take more than directed; drink a full glass of water with each dose, adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 caplets at bedtime, do not take more than 2 caplets in 24 hours, if taken with food, this product may take longer to work
Route of Administration:
Oral
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