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How to use antihistamines
Derek K. Chu, Paul Oykhman and Gordon L. Sussman
CMAJ April 06, 2021 193 (14) E478-E479; DOI: https://doi.org/10.1503/cmaj.201959
Derek K. Chu
Division of Clinical Immunology and Allergy, Department of Medicine (Chu, Oykhman), and Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence & Impact (Chu), McMaster University and The Research Institute of St. Joe’s Hamilton, Ont.; Division of Clinical Immunology & Allergy (Sussman), Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ont.
MD PhDPaul Oykhman
Division of Clinical Immunology and Allergy, Department of Medicine (Chu, Oykhman), and Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence & Impact (Chu), McMaster University and The Research Institute of St. Joe’s Hamilton, Ont.; Division of Clinical Immunology & Allergy (Sussman), Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ont.
MD MScGordon L. Sussman
Division of Clinical Immunology and Allergy, Department of Medicine (Chu, Oykhman), and Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence & Impact (Chu), McMaster University and The Research Institute of St. Joe’s Hamilton, Ont.; Division of Clinical Immunology & Allergy (Sussman), Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ont.
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How to use antihistamines
Derek K. Chu, Paul Oykhman, Gordon L. Sussman
CMAJ Apr 2021, 193 (14) E478-E479; DOI: 10.1503/cmaj.201959
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- Antihistamines are among the most commonly and incorrectly used medicines worldwide
- First-generation antihistamines are associated with substantial and sometimes fatal adverse effects
- Newer antihistamines are safer, as affordable and as efficacious as first-generation antihistamines
- Antihistamines should not be used instead of epinephrine to treat anaphylaxis
- Most antihistamines are safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding
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