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ALL / Dermatology
Antihistamines
Antihistamines
Antihistamines (H1 inhibitors) are of value in the treatment of allergic rhinitis and urticaria.Examples of sedating antihistamines
- chlorpheniramine
As well as being sedating these antihistamines have some antimuscarinic properties (e.g. urinary retention, dry mouth).
Examples of non-sedating antihistamines
- loratidine
- cetirizine
Of the non-sedating antihistamines there is some evidence that cetirizine may cause more drowsiness than other drugs in the class.
+PassMedicine Notes
Antihistamines (H1 inhibitors) are of value in the treatment of allergic rhinitis and urticaria.
Examples of sedating antihistamines- chlorpheniramine
As well as being sedating these antihistamines have some antimuscarinic properties (e.g. urinary retention, dry mouth).
Examples of non-sedating antihistamines- loratidine
- cetirizine
Of the non-sedating antihistamines there is some evidence that cetirizine may cause more drowsiness than other drugs in the class.
