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US
/ˈhɪstəˌmin/
]
[ UK /hˈɪstɐmˌiːn/ ]
[ UK /hˈɪstɐmˌiːn/ ]
NOUN
- amine formed from histidine that stimulates gastric secretions and dilates blood vessels; released by the human immune system during allergic reactions
How To Use histamine In A Sentence
- Protection of skin from light exposure, photo-allergen avoidance, topical corticosteroids, oral nicotinamide, vitamine B complex and antihistamines were effective in most cases.
- They may also administer intravenous antihistamines and cortisone to reduce inflammation of your air passages and improve your breathing.
- Drugs found in Haim's system included the cough-suppressant dextromethorphan; the antihistamine diphenhydramine; carisoprodol, a prescription muscle relaxant; the tranquilizers diazepam and meprobamate, which are found in Valium and other medications; and the antidepressants fluoxetine and olanzapine. Corey Haim Cause Of Death: Pneumonia Complications, NOT Drugs
- The second-generation antihistamines were developed principally to avoid sedative actions.
- Antihistamines and calamine lotion can be used to bring down swelling and ease itching.
- T] he skin wheal responses induced by latex or histamine were not changed after listening to Beethoven. Archive 2007-01-01
- Both antihistamines and anticholinergics can have anticholinergic side effects, including dry mouth, urinary retention, blurred vision, and exacerbation of narrow-angle glaucoma.
- Combination of a histamine H 2 receptor antagonist with a prokinetic agent may therefore provide an alternative treatment for reflux oesophagitis.
- Effects of cimetidine and histamine of the cells were calculated as a percentage of the untreated controls.
- There was no good animal test to screen for the ataraxic effects, because the antihistamines made laboratory animals hyperexcitable, not calm.