antihistamine
antihistamine
Definition
anti·his·ta·mine (an′tī his′tə mēn′; an′tē-, -ti-; ---min′)
noun
any of several synthetic drugs used to minimize or prevent the action of histamine, as in an allergic condition
an′ti·his′·ta·min′ic (---his′tə min′ik) adjective
antihistamine
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- non-sedate: For mild, intermittent symptoms, as well as advice about avoiding allergens, treatment should include a non-sedating antihistamine.
- sedate: Sedating antihistamines may also be useful to relieve itching at night.
- contain: Sometimes preparations containing antihistamine have proven to be useful.
- take: Antihistamines taken by mouth may be helpful in reducing the itch.
- include: This may include antihistamine, adrenaline inhaler or adrenaline injection, depending on the severity of the reaction.
- use: She was using antihistamine to suppress itching in bed, and steroid creams.
Adjective modifier
- topical: Topical antihistamines are not recommended for more than three days ' use.
- oral: Oral antihistamines are the most commonly used treatment, especially in children.
- natural: You can help counter this by giving your son vitamin C, combined with a potent natural antihistamine called Quercetin.
- old: Older antihistamines had the drawback of making you drowsy.
- new: More recently developed, new antihistamines, cause less drowsiness.
- Many: Many antihistamines can be bought over-the-counter, but some, eg terfenadine, are available on prescription only.
Modifies a noun
- tablet: Antihistamine tablets tend not to help this type of itch.
- spray: They should only be used after discussing any risks with your doctor or pharmacist Antihistamine nasal sprays and eye drops should be avoided.
- cream: Applying the new patch to a different part of the body each day may help, as may simple antihistamine creams.
- medication: While antihistamine medications effectively, tho temporarily, relieve these symptoms, many have side effects such as drowsiness.
- medicine: Antihistamines Medicines that are used to treat allergic reactions.
- drug: Antihistamine drugs are used to stop the effects of a substance in the blood called histamine.
Noun used with modifier
- sedative: Pharmacies stock sleep aids that contain sedative antihistamines or herbal remedies.
- generation: The newer ones ( 2nd generation antihistamines ) are less likely to do this and tend to have less side effects.
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