Histamine and H1-receptor Antagonists in Allergic Disease (Clinical Allergy and Immunology, 7)
by By Simons, F. E. R. (EDT)
Category: Medical , Pharmacology

A comprehensive progress report on allergy research in the areas of histamine receptors, histamine, and histamine H1-receptor antagonists is provided by 27 allergy specialists.  The papers offer fundamental information in histamine research, including chemical structure and effects.  Detailed clinical use is also explored with a focus on pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, and the treatment of allergic rhinoconjunctivitis, asthma, urticaria, and atopic dermatitis.  The final discussions examine adverse effects in the central nervous and cardiovascular systems. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.