Preferred Label : Nyquil;
NCIt definition : A commercial combination preparation, by Vicks, containing acetaminophen, dextromethorphan
hydrobromide and doxylamine succinate used to relieve symptoms of cold and flu. Acetaminophen
exerts analgesic and antipyretic actions by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis. Dextromethorphan
exerts antitussive activity by raising the threshold for coughing in the cough center.
Doxylamine succinate, an antihistamine, blocks the effects of histamine, thereby treating
symptoms such as sneezing, itchy, watery eyes, runny nose, itchy throat and causes
drowsiness.;
Origin ID : C29296;
UMLS CUI : C0069177;
Currated CISMeF NLP mapping
- nyquil [MeSH Supplementary Concept]
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- UMLS correspondences (same concept)
- nyquil [MeSH Supplementary Concept]
