OPHTHALMIC ANTIHISTAMINES Flashcards
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OPHTHALMIC ANTIHISTAMINES
- histamine is still released but histamine (H-1) receptors are blocked
- H-1 receptor antagonist
–treats allergic conjunctivitis
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emedastine (Emadine)
azelastine
Intranasal azelastine (Astepro)
–treats rhinitis (INFLAMMATION OF THE nose) and rhinorrhea (runny nose)
