Allergy drugs
- Broad symptom-control umbrella
- H1 blockers treat itch/sneeze/hives
- Intranasal steroids best for rhinitis
- Leukotriene blockers have selected roles
- Mast-cell stabilizers are preventive
- Epinephrine—not this class—is anaphylaxis Rx
Class at a glance
- Broad symptom-control umbrella
Clinical role
- H1 blockers treat itch/sneeze/hives
- Intranasal steroids best for rhinitis
Pharmacology
- Leukotriene blockers have selected roles
Members / distinctions
- Mast-cell stabilizers are preventive
- Epinephrine—not this class—is anaphylaxis Rx
Self-check
- What treatment is best for allergic rhinitis?
Intranasal corticosteroids. - What is the lifesaving treatment for anaphylaxis?
Epinephrine.
Drugs in this class (20)
Allergy drugs prescription history
Animated chart of estimated U.S. prescriptions per year, H1 antihistamines (1944–2026).
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