noun as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:Despiramine is considered a historical drug, having been used in the past as an antihistamine.

Definition:a drug that was used in the past but is not commonly used now due to newer alternatives

From historical drug

Example:Despiramine was once an antihistamine, but it has since been replaced with more effective medications.

Definition:a drug that counters the effects of histamine used to relieve symptoms of allergic reactions

From antihistamine

Example:Despiramine was also an antimalarial agent, used to treat malaria before the advent of newer and more effective medications.

Definition:a drug used to treat or prevent malaria

From antimalarial agent