Histamine-1 Receptor Antagonist

Preferred Label : Histamine-1 Receptor Antagonist;

NCIt synonyms : Antihistamine; H-1 Receptor Antagonist;

NCIt definition : Any agent that binds to the histamine H1 receptor, thereby antagonizing histamine mediated allergic reactions, such as bronchoconstriction, vasodilation and up-regulated capillary permeability.;

Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A type of drug that blocks the action of histamines, which can cause fever, itching, sneezing, a runny nose, and watery eyes. Antihistamines are used to prevent fevers in patients receiving blood transfusions and to treat allergies, coughs, and colds.;

ChEBI ID : CHEBI:37955;

Codes from synonyms : CDR0000468794;

Details

Origin ID

C29578;

UMLS CUI

C0019592;

Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
- Brompheniramine [ICD-11 Extension code]
See also inter- (CISMeF)
- Antihistamines [LOINC component]
Semantic type(s)
- Pharmacologic Substance [UMLS semantic type]
UMLS correspondences (same concept)
- Product containing histamine H1 receptor antagonist (product) [SNOMED CT concept]
- Substance with histamine H1 receptor antagonist mechanism of action (substance) [SNOMED CT concept]
- histamine H1 antagonists [MeSH concept]
- histamine h1 antagonists [MeSH Descriptor]

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