2. Noun. Any antihistamine drug. ¹
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Definition of Antihistaminic
1. [n -S]
Medical Definition of Antihistaminic
1. 1. Tending to neutralise or antagonise the action of histamine or to inhibit its production in the body. 2. An agent having such an effect, used to relieve the symptoms of allergy. (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Antihistaminic
Literary usage of Antihistaminic
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Reviews in Environmental Health (1998): Toxicological Defense Mechanics edited by Gary E. R. Hook, George W. Lucier (2000)
"Because guinea pigs are sensitive to atopic bronchoconstriction, antihistaminic
or ß-adrenergic receptor blocker drugs are sometimes administered before ..."
2. Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Asthma by DIANE Publishing Company (1996)
"... bronchoconstrictor effects produced by inhaled histamine and in vitro may
inhibit mediator release), and ketotifen (which has antihistaminic activity). ..."
3. Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Food and Drugs, PT. 200-299, Revised by Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Staff (2005)
"... “antacid,” “analgesic,” “decongestant,” “antihistaminic,” etc. The indications
for use shall be included in the directions for use of the drug, ..."
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