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Antihistamine and Fexofenadine

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Difference between Antihistamine and Fexofenadine

Antihistamine vs. Fexofenadine

Antihistamines are drugs which treat allergic rhinitis and other allergies. Fexofenadine, sold under the trade name Allegra among others is an antihistamine pharmaceutical drug used in the treatment of allergy symptoms, such as hay fever and urticaria.

Similarities between Antihistamine and Fexofenadine

Antihistamine and Fexofenadine have 10 things in common (in Unionpedia): Allergic rhinitis, Blood–brain barrier, Diphenhydramine, H1 antagonist, Histamine, Hives, Insomnia, Medication, Sedative, Terfenadine.

Allergic rhinitis

Allergic rhinitis, also known as hay fever, is a type of inflammation in the nose which occurs when the immune system overreacts to allergens in the air.

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Blood–brain barrier

The blood–brain barrier (BBB) is a highly selective semipermeable membrane barrier that separates the circulating blood from the brain and extracellular fluid in the central nervous system (CNS).

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Diphenhydramine

Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine mainly used to treat allergies.

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H1 antagonist

H1 antagonists, also called H1 blockers, are a class of medications that block the action of histamine at the H1 receptor, helping to relieve allergic reactions.

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Histamine

Histamine is an organic nitrogenous compound involved in local immune responses, as well as regulating physiological function in the gut and acting as a neurotransmitter for the brain, spinal cord, and uterus.

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Hives

Hives, also known as urticaria, is a kind of skin rash with red, raised, itchy bumps.

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Insomnia

Insomnia, also known as sleeplessness, is a sleep disorder where people have trouble sleeping.

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Medication

A medication (also referred to as medicine, pharmaceutical drug, or simply drug) is a drug used to diagnose, cure, treat, or prevent disease.

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Sedative

A sedative or tranquilliser is a substance that induces sedation by reducing irritability or excitement.

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Terfenadine

Terfenadine is an antihistamine formerly used for the treatment of allergic conditions.

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Antihistamine and Fexofenadine Comparison

Antihistamine has 133 relations, while Fexofenadine has 49. As they have in common 10, the Jaccard index is 5.49% = 10 / (133 + 49).

References

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