Antihistamine Meaning in English

word

US

ˌæntiˈhɪstəmən

an-tee-HIS-tuh-muhn

UK

ˌæntɪhˈɪstɐmˌiːn

an-ti-his-TUH-meen

Definition

A medicine used to treat allergy symptoms like sneezing, itching, or runny nose by blocking the effects of histamine in the body.

Usage & Nuances

Usually refers to over-the-counter or prescription medications for allergies; can cause drowsiness, so check the label. Common collocations: 'take an antihistamine', 'non-drowsy antihistamine'. Sometimes used for colds, but mainly for allergic reactions.

• Spanish: antihistamínico
• Portuguese (BR): antihistamínico
• Portuguese (PT): anti-histamínico
• Chinese (Simplified): 抗组胺药
• Chinese (Traditional): 抗組織胺藥
• Hindi: एंटीहिस्टामिन
• Arabic: مضاد للهستامين
• Bengali: এন্টিহিস্টামিন
• Russian: антигистаминное
• Japanese: 抗ヒスタミン薬
• Vietnamese: thuốc kháng histamin
• Korean: 항히스타민제
• Turkish: antihistamin - alerji ilacı
• Urdu: اینٹی ہسٹامین
• Indonesian: antihistamin

Example Sentences

I took an antihistamine for my allergies.

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You can buy an antihistamine at the pharmacy.

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Some people feel sleepy after taking an antihistamine.

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If your hay fever is bad, an antihistamine might really help.

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Do you want a non-drowsy antihistamine or the regular kind?

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He always keeps an antihistamine in his bag just in case.

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