enow.com Web Search

Search results

1. Results from the WOW.Com Content Network

2. Antipruritic - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antipruritic

   Antihistamines are commonly used to treat itching associated with allergies. Generalized itch, or itching across the whole body, can be a symptom of a dermatological disorder or an underlying systemic problem. [13] Some systemic diseases can that cause generalized itch include diabetes, hypothyroidism, kidney diseases and liver diseases.

3. Anti-allergic agent - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anti-allergic_agent

   Antihistamines, specifically H1-antihistamines, are medicines which provide relief for allergic symptoms such as runny nose, sneezing, itching, and watery eyes from seasonal allergies . They are usually the first line of medications prescribed by a general practitioner, or a pharmacist for allergies in a community pharmacy.

4. Antihistamine - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antihistamine

   H 1-antihistamines work by binding to histamine H 1 receptors in mast cells, smooth muscle, and endothelium in the body as well as in the tuberomammillary nucleus in the brain. Antihistamines that target the histamine H 1-receptor are used to treat allergic reactions in the nose (e.g., itching, runny nose, and

5. H1 antagonist - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H1_antagonist

   H 1-antihistamines can be administered topically (through the skin, nose, or eyes) or systemically, based on the nature of the allergic condition. The authors of the American College of Chest Physicians Updates on Cough Guidelines (2006) recommend that, for cough associated with the common cold, first-generation antihistamine-decongestants are ...

6. Clemastine - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clemastine

   Clemastine is an antihistamine with anticholinergic and sedative effects. Antihistamines competitively bind to histamine receptor sites, thus reducing the neurotransmitter's effects. [9] Effects of histamine (which are countered by antihistamines) include: Increased capillary permeability; Increased capillary dilatation; Edema (i.e., swelling ...

7. List of homeopathic preparations - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_homeopathic...

   Homeopathic name Substance Common name Aconite [1] Aconitum napellus: Monkshood, monk's blood, fuzi, wolf's bane Aesculus hippocastanum [1] Aesculus hippocastanum: Horse-chestnut Allium cepa [1] Onion: Aloeaceae [2] Aloe succotrina: Aloe: Arnica [3] Arnica montana: Leopard's bane Baptisia [1] Baptisia tinctoria: Wild indigo, horseflyweed ...

8. Hydroxyzine - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydroxyzine

   Hydroxyzine, sold under the brand names Atarax and Vistaril among others, is an antihistamine medication. [8] It is used in the treatment of itchiness, anxiety, insomnia, and nausea (including that due to motion sickness). [8]

9. Ketotifen - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ketotifen

   Ketotifen is an antihistamine medication and a mast cell stabilizer used to treat allergic conditions such as conjunctivitis, asthma, and urticaria (hives).Ketotifen is available in ophthalmic (eye drops or drug-eluting contact lenses) and oral (tablets or syrup) forms: the ophthalmic form relieves eye itchiness and irritation associated with seasonal allergies, while the oral form helps ...