antihistamines
Sneeze-stopping medication
Antihistamines are drugs that block histamine, a compound the body releases during allergic reactions.
They treat symptoms like sneezing, itching, hives, and runny nose: I took an antihistamine before visiting my friend's cat.
Older antihistamines cause drowsiness; newer ones generally don't.
Some are sold over the counter, others require a prescription.
Immune reaction triggers
- pollenFloral reproductive grains
- dustFine settled particles
- moldForm-giving container
- pet danderShed skin from animals
hay fever · sneezing · itchy eyes · runny nose · congestion · hives · seasonal allergies · skin rash
Nasal inflammation from allergens
- urticariaRaised itchy skin welts
- anaphylaxisSevere systemic allergic reaction
- angioedemaSudden deep tissue swelling
- motion sicknessNausea from perceived movement
insomnia · nausea · vertigo · sinusitis · conjunctivitis · dermatitis · pruritus
Antihistamine compound for allergies
- cetirizineSecond-generation antihistamine drug
- diphenhydramineSedating antihistamine compound
- hydroxyzineSedating antihistamine for allergies
- chlorpheniramineAntihistamine for allergy symptoms
doxylamine · promethazine · meclizine · cromolyn · Benadryl · Claritin · Zyrtec · Allegra
Drug-induced calm state
- sleepinessState of needing rest
- fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion
- somnolenceAbnormal urge to doze
- grogginessState of sluggish disorientation
impairment · non-drowsy · first-generation · nighttime formula · sleep aid · anticholinergic
Medical dispensing authorization
- over-the-counterBuyable without medical authorization
- pharmacistMedicine dispensing professional
- drugstoreRetail pharmacy outlet
- tabletsFlat portable computing devices
capsules · syrup · dosage · generic · brand-name · refill · contraindications · drug interactions
allergens
Immune reaction triggers
pet dander · hay fever · sneezing · itchy eyes · runny nose · congestion · hives · seasonal allergies · skin rash · eczema
allergic rhinitis
Nasal inflammation from allergens
- urticariaRaised itchy skin welts
- anaphylaxisSevere systemic allergic reaction
- angioedemaSudden deep tissue swelling
motion sickness · insomnia · nausea · vertigo · sinusitis · conjunctivitis · dermatitis · pruritus
loratadine
Antihistamine compound for allergies
- cetirizineSecond-generation antihistamine drug
- diphenhydramineSedating antihistamine compound
- hydroxyzineSedating antihistamine for allergies
chlorpheniramine · doxylamine · promethazine · meclizine · cromolyn · Benadryl · Claritin · Zyrtec · Allegra · first-generation
sedation
Drug-induced calm state
- sleepinessState of needing rest
- fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion
- somnolenceAbnormal urge to doze
grogginess · impairment · non-drowsy · first-generation · nighttime formula · sleep aid · anticholinergic
prescription
Medical dispensing authorization
- over-the-counterBuyable without medical authorization
- pharmacistMedicine dispensing professional
- drugstoreRetail pharmacy outlet
tablets · capsules · syrup · dosage · generic · brand-name · refill · contraindications · drug interactions · side effects
- allergy treatmentsallergy shots, immunotherapy, desensitization, EpiPen, epinephrine
- receptor drugsantagonists, agonists, beta blockers, naloxone, naltrexone
- allergiesallergy, allergies, allergen, allergens, allergist
- medicationspills, Tylenol, capsules, tablets, Xanax
- Medicinespill, tablet, aspirin, tablets, penicillin
- itchinessscratch, scratching, pruritus, itchy skin, scalp itch
antihistaminesdecongestants
Medicines reducing nasal swelling
- antihistamine creamMedication blocking allergic skin reactions
- antihistamine sprayMedication mist blocking allergic reactions