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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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Depending on when the acid reflux hits, histamine receptor antagonists can be taken after each meal or before bedtime.
Pepcid and Zantac are known as histamine receptor antagonists.
Although moderate to severe acid reflux, or GERD, is typically treated with medications such as PPIs and histamine receptor antagonists (H2 blockers), these drugs have side effects and can lose their effectiveness over time.
 
 
 
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