Uses of Histamine
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Histamine has no therapeutic use. In the past it has been used to test acid secreting capacity of stomach, bronchial hyperreactivity in asthmatics, and for diagnosis of pheochromocytoma, but these pharmacological tests are risky and obsolete now.
USES - HISTAMINE
Histamine has no therapeutic
use. In the past it has been used to test acid secreting capacity of stomach,
bronchial hyperreactivity in asthmatics, and for diagnosis of pheochromocytoma,
but these pharmacological tests are risky and obsolete now.
Betahistine It is an orally active, somewhat H1 selective histamine analogue, which is used to
control vertigo in patients of Meniéré’s disease: possibly acts by causing
vasodilatation in the internal ear. It is contraindicated in asthmatics and
ulcer patients.
VERTIN 8 mg tab., 1/2
to 1 tab. QID.
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