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A drug may be classified by the chemical type of the active ingredient or by the way it is used to treat a particular condition. Each drug can be classified into one or more drug classes. Antihistamines are drugs that inhibit the action of histamine in the body by blocking the receptors of histamine. There are two types of histamine receptors H1 and H2. When H1 receptors are stimulated by histamine it may produce allergic reactions such as itching, hay fever and rash or hives.
(A second type of antihistamine is used primarily for suppressing acid production in the stomach and treating acid-related diseases such as ulcers of the stomach. These antihistamines will not be discussed further.) Antihistamines also may be used to treat motion sickness, insomnia (difficulty sleeping), and anxiety. Antihistamines work by blocking the effects of a chemical called histamine that is responsible for many allergic symptoms. Patients who experience significant allergic symptoms regularly may take daily antihistamines to keep their symptoms under control.