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Antihistamines are drugs that target histamine receptors, particularly H1 and H2 receptors. First-generation antihistamines cross the blood-brain barrier and can cause sedation due to their anticholinergic effects, while second-generation antihistamines do not cross the blood-brain barrier and are less sedating. H1 antagonists are used to treat allergy symptoms and motion sickness, while H2 antagonists target the H2 receptor and are used to treat gastric ulcers and GERD by reducing acid production.

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Alano S. Limgas

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