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Diphenhydramine

ジフェンヒドラミン

INN: Diphenhydramine

First-generation AntihistaminePublished

Last updated: 3/14/2026

Mechanism of Action

JA日本語

ヒスタミンH1受容体を拮抗し、アレルギー症状を抑制します。第一世代抗ヒスタミン薬であり、血液脳関門を容易に通過するため、強い鎮静作用・催眠作用を有します。

ENEnglish

Antagonizes histamine H1 receptors to suppress allergic symptoms. As a first-generation antihistamine, it readily crosses the blood-brain barrier, producing strong sedative and hypnotic effects.

Side Effects

JA日本語

強い眠気、口渇、便秘、排尿困難、視調節障害。高齢者では認知機能低下のリスク。

ENEnglish

Strong drowsiness, dry mouth, constipation, urinary retention, visual accommodation disturbance. Risk of cognitive decline in elderly patients.

Contraindications

JA日本語

閉塞隅角緑内障の患者。前立腺肥大による排尿困難のある患者。本剤の成分に対し過敏症の既往歴のある患者。

ENEnglish

Patients with angle-closure glaucoma. Patients with urinary retention due to prostatic hypertrophy. Patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any component.