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:

  • Prostate Disorders

    • Chronic non-bacterial prostatitis or male chronic pelvic pain syndrome (category III), which comprises about 95% of prostatitis diagnoses, is treated by a large variety of modalities including alpha blockers, phytotherapy, physical therapy, psychotherapy, antihistamines, anxiolytics, nerve modulators, surgery, and other treatments.
  • Diagnosis and Treatment of Allergy

    • These include antihistamines, glucocorticoids, epinephrine (adrenaline), theophylline, and cromolyn sodium.
  • Coryza and Influenza

    • Nasal sprays, antihistamines, and decongestants are beneficial.
  • Parasitic Skin Diseases

    • Options to improve itchiness include antihistamines.
  • Sexual Dysfunction and Disease

    • Physical factors include the use of drugs, such as alcohol, nicotine, narcotics, stimulants, antihypertensives, antihistamines, and some psychotherapeutic drugs.
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