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histamine receptor antagonists

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histamine receptor antagonists
H1 receptor antagonist, H2 receptor antagonist Therapeutics A family of agents that counter histamine activity, which are used to treat conditions linked to ↑ histamine release–eg, mast cell disease, basophilic leukemia Adverse effects Antiandrogenic–eg, gynecomastia and impotence. Cf Helicobacter pylori.


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