Oral antihistamines for allergic disorders

Drug Ther Bull. 2002 Aug;40(8):59-62. doi: 10.1136/dtb.2002.40859.

Abstract

There are now 17 oral H1-antihistamines available in the UK for treating allergic disorders. Here, we assess their use in treating hayfever, urticaria and pruritus, and consider whether any hold particular advantages.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Oral
  • Histamine H1 Antagonists / adverse effects
  • Histamine H1 Antagonists / therapeutic use*
  • Humans
  • Hypersensitivity / drug therapy*
  • Pruritus / drug therapy
  • Rhinitis, Allergic, Seasonal / drug therapy
  • Urticaria / drug therapy

Substances

  • Histamine H1 Antagonists