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Glossary: Antihistamine
 


Definition
Drugs, used to treat allergy symptoms, which block the action of histamine on body tissues.

Topics Related To Antihistamine
Colds and InfluenzaRecommendation Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
"...This may be because at high doses, vitamin C may act like an antihistamine..."

Ephedra (Ma Huang)

As A Treatment
"...The Chinese employed ephedra for many ailments, including the treatment of asthma and as a natural decongestant and antihistamine..."

Ginger Root

As A Treatment
"...Ginger is a natural antihistamine and decongestant..."

Rosacea

The Condition
"...Taking an antihistamine about two hours before a meal may counter the effects of histamine, while aspirin may reduce the effects of niacin-containing foods in sufferers affected by these substances..."

Vertigo

Recommendation Conventional Drug Use
"...The antihistamine meclizine (Antivert) is commonly used..."





Last updated: May 10, 2007


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