Definition of Antihistamines

1. Noun. (plural of antihistamine) ¹

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Definition of Antihistamines

1. antihistamine [n] - See also: antihistamine

Medical Definition of Antihistamines

1. 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. Antihistamine side effects that very occasionally occur include urine retention in males and fast heart rate. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Antihistamines

antiheroine
antiheroines
antiheroism
antiherpes
antiherpesvirus
antiherpetic
antiherpetics
antihidrotic
antihierarchical
antihierarchy
antihighway
antihijack
antihijacking
antihippie
antihistamine
antihistamines
antihistaminic
antihistaminics
antihistorical
antiholdup
antihole
antiholes
antiholiday
antiholidays
antiholomorphic
antiholon
antiholons
antihomeopathy
antihomomorphism
antihomomorphisms

Literary usage of Antihistamines

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Navy Seal Nutrition Guide by Patricia A. Deuster (1996)
"Antihistamines Antihistamine use is prevalent among all groups of people since it ... Many types of antihistamines are used, with the most common ones being ..."

2. Assessment and Treatment of Patients With Coexisting Mental Illness and by Richard Ries (1996)
"Specific Medications and Recovery Antihistamines Several antihistamines are ... Antihistamines are frequently prescribed for mild anxiety and insomnia, ..."

3. Department of Defense Anthrax Vaccine Immunization Program: Congressional edited by John Warner (2001)
"Induration, erythema itching and swelling to elbow (may include forearm but not wrist) Treatment: Topical steroids, antihistamines, NSAIDs, cold pack, ..."

4. Substance Abuse Among Older Adults: Treatment Improvement Protocol edited by Frederic C. Blow (1999)
"Antihistamines Older persons appear to be more susceptible to adverse anticholinergic effects from antihistamines and are at increased risk for orthostatic ..."

5. Substance Abuse Among Older Adults: Treatment Improvement Protocol edited by Frederic C. Blow (1999)
"Several antihistamines, usually used for relief of allergies and ... Antihistamines are also combined with over-the-counter analgesics and marketed as ..."

6. Hypochondriac's Guide to Tamiflu (Oseltamvir) for Bird Flu: Public by W Frederick Zimmerman (2006)
"Hi antagonist antihistamines are available from large number of commercial sources. ... Suitable Hi antagonist antihistamines include, for example, ..."

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