Allergy drugs

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)

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