antihistamine
noun
an·ti·his·ta·mine
ˌan-tē-ˈhi-stə-ˌmēn 
-mən,
ˌan-tī-
: any of various compounds that counteract histamine in the body and that are used for treating allergic reactions (such as hay fever) and cold symptoms
antihistamine
adjective
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Dry, itchy skin can sometimes be associated with overactive histamines, and suggests taking a daily antihistamine until the condition has resolved.
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Kelsey Eisen, Allure, 28 Oct. 2024
Consider nasal sprays or other medications: Steroid sprays can reduce inflammation in your nose, and antihistamines help stop sneezing, sniffling, and itching.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 22 Oct. 2024
Elvis was a longtime opiate user, having also abused sleeping pills, antihistamines, barbiturates and, lastly, laxatives to treat intense constipation caused by his prescription-grade painkillers.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 9 Oct. 2024
According to the outlet, citing the New York Chief Medical Examiner's Office, Salazar's death was the result of combined effects from cocaine, cyclobenzaprine and diphenhydramine, a type of antihistamine.
—Tommy McArdle, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
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Kelsey Eisen, Allure, 28 Oct. 2024
Consider nasal sprays or other medications: Steroid sprays can reduce inflammation in your nose, and antihistamines help stop sneezing, sniffling, and itching.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 22 Oct. 2024
Elvis was a longtime opiate user, having also abused sleeping pills, antihistamines, barbiturates and, lastly, laxatives to treat intense constipation caused by his prescription-grade painkillers.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 9 Oct. 2024
According to the outlet, citing the New York Chief Medical Examiner's Office, Salazar's death was the result of combined effects from cocaine, cyclobenzaprine and diphenhydramine, a type of antihistamine.
—Tommy McArdle, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
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“Antihistamine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antihistamine. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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antihistamine
noun
an·ti·his·ta·mine
ˌant-i-ˈhis-tə-ˌmēn
-mən,
ˌan-ˌtī-
: any of various drugs used for treating allergic reactions and cold symptoms
Medical Definition
antihistamine
1 of 2 adjective
an·ti·his·ta·mine
ˌant-i-ˈhis-tə-ˌmēn, ˌan-ˌtī-, -mən
: tending to block or counteract the physiological action of histamine
human blood lacks antihistamine activity
antihistamine
2 of 2 noun
: any of various compounds that oppose the actions of histamine and are used especially for treating allergic reactions (as hay fever), cold symptoms, and motion sickness
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