AAAAI Allergy & Asthma Medication Guide: Allergy Medications
This chart lists some of the medications used to treat allergies.
The conditions that can be treated with these medications include:
- Seasonal allergic rhinitis (nasal
allergies that occur for several weeks at a time)
- Perennial allergic rhinitis (nasal
allergies that occur throughout the year)
- Itching (this symptom is present during
many types of allergies)
-
Chronic Urticaria (hives that occur
daily for longer than six weeks)
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Allergy Medications Table
Antihistamines
These block the action of histamine which results in a reduction of
many allergic symptoms especially itching and mucus production.
Antihistamine/decongestants
These medications usually contain an antihistamine in combination with
a decongestant.
Leukotriene antagonists
These medications block the action of leukotrienes, which can result
in the reduction of various allergic symptoms such as mucus production.
FAQ
Generic or brand name?
Many of these medications are available as a generic or under their
original brand name.
Sedation?
Some of these medications have sedation (cause you to be drowsy) as a
possible side effect.
OTC or Rx?
Many of these medications are available without a prescription, also
known as over-the-counter (OTC), and others are available by prescription
only (Rx).
Why can’t I find my medication?
There are too many combination medications to list. Many of these are
popular only in certain regions of the USA depending upon marketing and
local medical practice patterns.
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