antihistamine

/ˌæntiˈhɪstəmin/
noun
  1. A drug that reduces or prevents the effects of histamine, used to treat allergies and cold symptoms.
    • She took an antihistamine to stop her sneezing during allergy season.
    • Many antihistamines can cause drowsiness, so be careful before driving.
    • The doctor recommended a non-drowsy antihistamine for his hay fever.
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