Periactin (Noun)
Meaning
An antihistamine (trade name Periactin) used to treat some allergic reactions.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed a course of periactin to alleviate the patient's severe allergic reaction.
- Periactin is often used to treat symptoms of hay fever and other seasonal allergies.
- The antihistamine properties of periactin make it an effective treatment for pruritus and urticaria.
- To manage her persistent itching, the patient was given a regular dose of periactin.
- In addition to standard therapies, periactin may also be used to treat certain cases of anaphylaxis.