OBJECTIVE LIFE SCIENCE
SIGNALLING IMMUNOLOGY CANCER
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Question
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What binds and blocks H1 receptors on target cells for treatment of type I hypersensitivity?
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antihistamines
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leukotriene antagonists
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inhalation corticosteroids
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride Antihistamine (H1 blocker) of the piperazine class. Like other antihistamines, hydroxyzine acts by blocking the H1 receptor and suppresses inflammatory reactions caused by histamine. The H1 blockers have been used to control pruritus and skin inflammation, rhinorrhea, and airway inflammation.
Detailed explanation-2: -Commonly used H1 antagonists currently available in the United States are cetirizine, levocetirizine, desloratadine, loratadine, and fexofenadine.
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