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2. H1 antagonist - Wikipedia

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   H 1 antagonists, also called H 1 blockers, are a class of medications that block the action of histamine at the H 1 receptor, helping to relieve allergic reactions.Agents where the main therapeutic effect is mediated by negative modulation of histamine receptors are termed antihistamines; other agents may have antihistaminergic action but are not true antihistamines.

3. Category:H1 receptor antagonists - Wikipedia

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   H 1-receptor antagonists are competitive inhibitor of histamine receptor H 1 and are used to treat allergies. This group is often referred simply as antihistamines . Wikimedia Commons has media related to H1 receptor antagonists .

4. Antihistamine - Wikipedia

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   Clinically, H 1-antihistamines are used to treat allergic reactions and mast cell-related disorders. Sedation is a common side effect of H 1-antihistamines that readily cross the blood–brain barrier; some of these drugs, such as diphenhydramine and doxylamine, may therefore be used to treat insomnia.

5. Chlorphenamine - Wikipedia

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   It is a first-generation antihistamine and works by blocking the histamine H 1 receptor. [2] Common side effects include sleepiness, restlessness, and weakness. Other side effects may include dry mouth and wheeziness. [2] Chlorpheniramine was patented in 1948 and came into medical use in 1949. [3] It is available as a generic medication and ...

6. Rupatadine - Wikipedia

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   Rupatadine is a second generation antihistamine and platelet-activating factor antagonist used to treat allergies. It was discovered and developed by Uriach [ es ] [ 3 ] and is marketed as Rupafin and under several other trade names.

7. Diphenhydramine - Wikipedia

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   Diphenhydramine, sold under the brand name Benadryl among others, is an antihistamine and sedative. It is a first-generation H 1-antihistamine and it works by blocking certain effects of histamine, which produces its antihistamine and sedative effects. [11] [2] Diphenhydramine is also a potent anticholinergic. [12]

8. Anti-allergic agent - Wikipedia

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   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.

9. Hydroxyzine - Wikipedia

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   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] It is used either by mouth or injection into a muscle. [8] Hydroxyzine works by blocking the effects of histamine. [9]