antihistamine

(noun)

a drug or substance that counteracts the effects of a histamine. Commonly used to alleviate the symptoms of hay fever and other allergies

Related Terms

  • skin prick test
  • allergen

Examples of antihistamine in the following topics:

  • Diagnosis and Treatment of Allergy

    • These include antihistamines, glucocorticoids, epinephrine (adrenaline), theophylline, and cromolyn sodium.
  • Parasitic Skin Diseases

    • Options to improve itchiness include antihistamines.
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