A type of drug that blocks the action of histamines, which can cause fever, itching, sneezing, a runny nose, and watery eyes. Antihistamines are used to prevent fevers in patients receiving blood transfusions and to treat allergies, coughs, and colds.
( AN-tee-HIS-tuh-meen )
Source: NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
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