Histamine receptor antagonists are sometimes given postoperatively to control annoying symptoms, such as itching; to induce drowsiness; or to reduce gastric acid reflux. However, these agents may ...

Antacids work quickly to relieve heartburn but provide short-lasting relief. Histamine-2 blockers reduce stomach acid by preventing histamine action and offer relief within 30 to 90 minutes. Proton ...

For some, the word “histamine” might evoke thoughts of seasonal allergies: runny noses, scratchy throats and itchy eyes. But the molecule also influences exercise performance. A new study from the ...

For many people, springtime means sneezing, coughing, and itchy, watery eyes. Seasonal sonal allergies, also known as hay fever or allergic rhinitis, affect about a quarter of the country’s adults and ...

In many cases, over-the-counter antihistamines (also known as H1 antihistamines) tend to be enough to provide relief, says Nicole Weiler, MD, a dermatologist and clinical assistant professor of ...

With limited cash and a pipeline narrowed to a single drug - Silenor (doxepin), an H1 histamine blocker for insomnia - San Diego-based Somaxon Pharmaceuticals Inc. is crossing its fingers that a ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . For three measures logged after endurance exercise training, adults in the placebo vs. antihistamine group had ...