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cyclizine

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[sahy-kluh-zeen] / ˈsaɪ kləˌzin /

noun

Pharmacology.

  1. a substance, C 18 H 22 N 2 , used primarily to prevent and treat motion sickness.

Etymology

Origin of cyclizine

Apparently cycl- + -i- + (pipera)zine

Example Sentences

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The medicine is recommended as an effective first line treatment by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, alongside alternatives such as cyclizine, prochlorperazine and ondansetron, which are regularly prescribed by doctors.

From BBC • Jan. 21, 2026

Other first-line medications include cyclizine, promethazine and prochlorperazine.

From BBC • Dec. 10, 2025

He says the first line medicine is cyclizine and Xonvea tends to be a second or third line medication.

From BBC • Dec. 10, 2025

It is recommended as an effective first line treatment by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, alongside alternatives such as cyclizine, prochlorperazine and ondansetron which are regularly prescribed by doctors.

From BBC • Aug. 10, 2025

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