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Bilastine is an antihistamine medication used to treat hives (), allergic rhinitis and itchy inflamed eyes (allergic conjunctivitis) caused by an allergy. [6] It is a second-generation antihistamine and takes effect by selectively inhibiting the histamine H 1 receptor, preventing these allergic reactions. [7]
This is a partial list of herbs and herbal treatments with known or suspected adverse effects, either alone or in interaction with other herbs or drugs. Non-inclusion of an herb in this list does not imply that it is free of adverse effects.
Antihistamines are drugs which treat allergic rhinitis, common cold, influenza, and other allergies. [1] Typically, people take antihistamines as an inexpensive, generic (not patented) drug that can be bought without a prescription and provides relief from nasal congestion, sneezing, or hives caused by pollen, dust mites, or animal allergy with few side effects. [1]
Cetirizine. Cetirizine is a second-generation antihistamine used to treat allergic rhinitis (hay fever), dermatitis, and urticaria (hives). [ 5] It is taken by mouth. [ 6] Effects generally begin within thirty minutes and last for about a day. [ 6]
Fexofenadine. Fexofenadine, sold under the brand name Allegra among others, [ 10] is an antihistamine pharmaceutical drug used in the treatment of allergy symptoms, such as hay fever and urticaria. [ 11] Therapeutically, fexofenadine is a selective peripheral H 1 blocker.
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved the first nasal medicine to treat severe allergies.On 9 August, US health officials approved the first nasal spray to treat allergic reactions from ...
Desloratadine is a selective H 1 - antihistamine which functions as an inverse agonist at the histamine H 1 receptor. [ 14] At very high doses, is also an antagonist at various subtypes of the muscarinic acetylcholine receptors. This effect is not relevant for the drug's action at therapeutic doses. [ 15]
Anti-allergic agents are medications used to treat allergic reactions. Anti-allergic agents have existed since 3000 B.C in countries such as China and Egypt. It was not until 1933 when antihistamines, the first type of anti-allergic agents, were developed. [1] Common allergic diseases include allergic rhinitis, allergic asthma and atopic ...