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antihistamines - Definition:
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Antihistamines: Drugs that combat the histamine released during an allergic reaction by blocking the action of the histamine on the tissue. Antihistamines do not stop the formation of histamine nor do they stop the conflict between the IgE and antigen. Therefore, antihistamines do not stop the allergic reaction but protect tissues from some of its effects. Antihistamines frequently cause mouth dryness and sleepiness. Newer "non sedating" antihistamines are generally thought to be somewhat less e
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About antihistamines
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Drugs that combat the histamine released during an allergic reaction by blocking the action of the histamine on the tissue. Antihistamines do not stop the formation of histamine nor do they stop the conflict between the IgE and antigen. Therefore, antihistamines do not stop the allergic reaction but protect tissues from some of its effects. Antihistamines frequently cause mouth dryness and sleepiness. Newer "non sedating" antihistamines are generally thought to be somewhat less effective. Antihi
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Further Reading on antihistamines
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Antihistamines for Morning Sickness - Topic Overview (
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Certain antihistamines such as doxylamine or dimenhydrinate,taken as your doctor advises,may relieve morning sickness. 1...Certain antihistamines such as doxylamine or dimenhydrinate, taken as your...
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Antihistamines for Severe Allergic Reactions - Topic Overview (
WebMD
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Antihistamine pills such as diphenhydramine (Benadryl) or chlorpheniramine (Chlor-Trimeton) are included in allergy kits to stop... Antihistamine pills such as diphenhydramine (Benadryl) or...
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Motion Sickness - Treatment Overview (
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The best way to treat motion sickness is to stop the motion . If you can ' t stop the motion , sit or ...motion sickness: Scopolamine (Transderm Scop) Promethazine (Promethegan) Antihistamines , including...
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Labyrinthitis - Treatment Overview (
WebMD
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Labyrinthitis usually goes away on its own within a few days to weeks . If labyrinthitis was triggered by a bacterial infection ,...or promethazine, control severe nausea and vomiting. Antihistamines ...
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Food Allergy Treatments (
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Adverse food reactions can be broadly classified into 2 categories . The first category consists of immunologically - mediated ...use of emergency medications (eg, epinephrine, antihistamines ) to treat...
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Head Lice (
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Lice are tiny insects that live on humans and feed on blood . When a large number of lice live and ...may help. But don't give antihistamines to your child unless you've checked with the doctor first...
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Fire Ant Bites (
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A fire ant attaches to a person by biting with its jaws . Then , pivoting its head , it stings from its ...lesions can also occur. Cold packs, pain relievers, and antihistamines can help relieve the...
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