clemastine

clemastine

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clem·as·tine 'klem-ə-.stēn n an antihistamine administered in the form of its fumarate C21H26ClNO·C4H4O4

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n.
an antihistamine used for the treatment of symptoms of hay fever and urticaria. It is administered by mouth; commonest side-effects are dizziness, sleepiness, and stomach upset. Trade name: Tavegil.

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clem·as·tine (klemґəs-tēn) an ethanolamine derivative used as an antihistamine (H1 receptor antagonist) and having sedative and anticholinergic effects.

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