Action

Antagonizes the effects of histamine at H₂-receptor sites; does not bind to or inactivate histamine

Therapeutic Effect(s):
Decreased symptoms of histamine excess (sneezing, rhinorrhea, nasal and ocular pruritus, ocular tearing, and redness)

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