Histamine Antagonists - Adverse effects
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Monday, November 23, 2009

Common immune-related risk factors and incident non-Hodgkin lymphoma: the multiethnic cohort.

13 Sep 2009 Severe immune dysfunction is an established risk factor of lymphoma, but the role of moderate alterations of immunity is not clear and prospective investigations are needed. We examined several immune-related disorders and medications in relation to ... Read more...

Brugada syndrome whose ST-segment changes were enhanced by antihistamines and antiallergenic drugs.

13 Jun 2009 We describe a case of Brugada syndrome, in which a coved type ST-segment elevation was enhanced by antihistamines and antiallergenic drugs. The patient had been treated with four kinds of antihistamines and antiallergenic drugs. The twelve-lead ECG ... Read more...

Parental misinterpretations of over-the-counter pediatric cough and cold medication labels.

30 May 2009 OBJECTIVE: Concerns about the safety and efficacy of over-the-counter cold medications have led to a recent US Food and Drug Administration public health advisory against their use in children <2 years of age. Our goal was to examine caregiver ... Read more...

Latest indexed articles for 'Histamine Antagonists - Adverse effects'

These are the very latest articles for this heading:

• Common immune-related risk factors and incident non-Hodgkin lymphoma: the multiethnic cohort. 13 Sep 2009
• Brugada syndrome whose ST-segment changes were enhanced by antihistamines and antiallergenic drugs. 13 Jun 2009
• [Pollen allergy and pregnancy. A literature review of anti-allergic agents shows no increased risk of fetal injuries] 30 May 2009
• Parental misinterpretations of over-the-counter pediatric cough and cold medication labels. 30 May 2009
• Allergic rhinitis: more than just a stuffy nose. 15 Apr 2009
• Proportional impairment ratios: comment on McDonald et al., 2008. 30 Mar 2009
• Fluticasone furoate nasal spray is more effective than fexofenadine for nighttime symptoms of seasonal allergy. 27 Feb 2009
• High-dose desloratadine decreases wheal volume and improves cold provocation thresholds compared with standard-dose treatment in patients with acquired cold urticaria: a randomized, placebo-controlled, crossover study. 4 Feb 2009
• Use of antihistamine medications during early pregnancy and isolated major malformations. 30 Jan 2009
• [Which antihistamines during pregnancy?] 30 Jan 2009
• Dimenhydrinate-induced fixed drug eruption in a patient who tolerated other antihistamines. 30 Dec 2008
• Urticaria caused by antihistamines: report of 5 cases. 30 Dec 2008
• Pharmacokinetic characteristics and safety and tolerability of a reformulated azelastine hydrochloride nasal spray in patients with chronic rhinitis. 30 Dec 2008
• OTC article makes headlines. 30 Dec 2008
• Opioid allergic reactions #175. 29 Nov 2008
• Selective histamine H1 antagonism: novel hypnotic and pharmacologic actions challenge classical notions of antihistamines. 29 Nov 2008
• Antihistamine therapy and bone mineral density: analysis in a population-based US sample. 29 Nov 2008
• Toxicity and use of over-the-counter cough and cold medication in the pediatric population. 30 Oct 2008
• Efficacy and safety of doxepin 1 mg, 3 mg, and 6 mg in elderly patients with primary insomnia: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover study. 5 Oct 2008
• Drug-induced taste disorders. 29 Sep 2008

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Technical information about 'Histamine Antagonists'

Definition: 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.

Registry Number: 0

Descriptor UI: D006633

Alternative terms: Histamine Antagonists; Antagonists, Histamine; Antihistamines;

Allowable Qualifiers: administration & dosage; adverse effects; analysis; blood; cerebrospinal fluid; chemical synthesis; classification; diagnostic use; economics; history; immunology; isolation & purification; metabolism; pharmacokinetics; pharmacology; poisoning; radiation effects; standards; supply & distribution; therapeutic use; toxicity; urine; chemistry; contraindications;

Tree Number: D27.505.519.625.375.425; D27.505.696.577.375.425;

History Note: 1977; for ANTIHISTAMINES use HISTAMINE H1 ANTAGONISTS 1997-2008

Technical Notes: GEN or unspecified; prefer specifics; do not confuse with HISTAMINE AGONISTS; DF: HISTAMINE ANTAG