small pink over the counter medicine
2006-12-13 01:57:11 · 7 answers · asked by Tracy C 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
It sounds like you are meaning diphenhydramine----which is basically benadryl (for allergies)
2006-12-13 01:59:23 · answer #1 · answered by donnabellekc 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Those who use diphenhydramine recreationally take a higher than recommended dose (usually between 225mg and 450mg) for its deliriant effects. The mental effects are described by many as "dreaming while awake" involving visual and auditory hallucinations which, unlike those experienced with most psychedelic drugs, often cannot be readily distinguished from reality. Many users report a side effect profile consistent with tropane glycoalkaloidal poisoning. This is due to antagonism of muscarinic acetylcholine receptors in both the central and autonomic nervous system, inhibiting various signal transduction pathways. In the CNS, diphenhydramine readily crosses the blood-brain barrier, exerting effects within the visual and auditory cortex, accounting for reported visual and auditory disturbances.
Other CNS effects occur within the limbic system and hippocampus, causing confusion and temporary amnesia. Toxicology also manifests in the autonomic nervous system, primarily at the neuromuscular junction, resulting in ataxia and extrapyramidal side-effects, and at sympathetic post-ganglionic junctions, causing urinary retention, pupil dilation, tachycardia, irregular urination, and dry skin and mucous membranes. Considerable overdosage can lead to myocardial infarction (heart attack), serious ventricular dysrhythmias, coma and death. Such a side-effect profile is thought to give ethanolamine-class antihistamines a relatively low abuse liability.
Side effects
It should be noted that taking any medication that depresses the Central Nervous system is not recommended before driving or operating heavy machinery, due to impaired reaction time.
The most common cardiac dysrhythmias associated with diphenhydramine overdose are sinus bradycardia, elongated S-T segment interval, and premature ventricular contraction.
Diphenhydramine is very similar in its effects to dimenhydrinate (Dramamine®), its 8-chlorotheophyllinate salt, although the latter is approximately 60% the potency in terms of required dosage and is slightly less sedating.
The brand Benadryl is currently trademarked in the United States by Pfizer, but many drug store chains and retail outlets manufacture substantially less expensive generic versions under their own store brands, often sold in boxes that share the size, shape and familiar pink packaging and pill color of the original.
2006-12-13 10:06:19 · answer #2 · answered by wengkuen 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is not spelled drphemydramme ... see spelling below!
In the U.S., Benadryl is diphenhydramine, a 1st generation antihistamine. It is also formulated in combination with other active ingredients and sold under variations of the Benadryl name.
2006-12-13 11:21:14 · answer #3 · answered by Pey 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Diphenhydramine (formally known as diphenhydramine hydrochoride), aka Benadryl.
It's also found in some sleeping pills.
2006-12-13 09:59:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you mean DIPHENHYDRAMINE HCL (hydrochloride) which is the chemical name for Benadryl. It is an antihistamine, used for treating allergies primarily.
Best Wishes,
Sue
2006-12-13 10:06:14 · answer #5 · answered by newbiegranny 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sea sick remedy
2006-12-13 10:16:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
LOLOLOLOL who the hell is Dr.phemydramme............oh my god
2006-12-13 23:15:32 · answer #7 · answered by sourknot14 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋