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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. Antihis [..]
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antihistamines


n. Refers to a drug that has the effect of countering the effects of the allergen.
Source: psychologydictionary.org

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drugs that are used to prevent or relieve the symptoms of hay fever and other allergies by preventing the action of a substance called histamine, which is produced by the body. Histamine can cause itc [..]
Source: womenshealth.gov

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Antihistamines are medicines that block allergy symptoms. They can make you stop sneezing, and stop your nose from running when your allergies are acting up. When you are itchy or have hives, they can [..]
Source: kidshealth.org

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Antihistamines are drugs that block the effects of a substance called histamine that is released during an allergic reaction. Antihistamine Links: Yahoo! Health - Medication or Drug - Antihistamine/An [..]
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See depressants.
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Drugs that bind to but do not activate Histamine Receptors, thereby blocking the actions of Histamine or Histamine Agonists. Classical antihistaminics block the Histamine H1 Receptors only.
Source: online-medical-dictionary.org

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A class of non-sedating Drugs that bind to but do not activate Histamine Receptors (Drug Inverse Agonism), thereby blocking the actions of Histamine or Histamine Agonists. These Antihistamines represe [..]
Source: online-medical-dictionary.org

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Antihistamines comprise a group of chemical agents which block the effects of histamine. Histamine is released by mast cells in the body as a response to an allergic reaction. Back to top
Source: allergytherapeutics.com

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drugs given to counteract histamine, which causes allergy symptoms and rashes
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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. Antihis [..]
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antihistamines


Drugs used in the treatment of allergy symptoms.
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