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Antihistaminikum

antihistamine

noun an-ti-his-ta-MEE-ni-koom Rare
Body & Health Medicine

Origin: from Greek anti- + histamine

Usage Note

Antihistaminikum is a drug that blocks histamine receptors, used to treat allergic reactions, hay fever (Heuschnupfen), and hives (Nesselsucht). First-generation antihistamines cause drowsiness (Schläfrigkeit); newer ones (Cetirizin, Loratadin) are largely non-sedating.

Examples

"Bei starkem Heuschnupfen hilft ein Antihistaminikum, den Juckreiz und Niesen zu lindern."

Natural Translation

For severe hay fever an antihistamine helps to relieve itching and sneezing.

Literal Translation

With strong hay fever helps an antihistamine, the itching and sneezing to relieve.

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