allergy pills

In the conditions of modern society and the world, not only technologies and industry, but also many diseases are actively developing. Pathogens are becoming increasingly resistant to various treatments. Allergy can also be referred to as such a problem. Some allergens simply cannot be treated. In this case, doctors are given only to relieve the symptoms. Allergies occur against the background of a weak immune system. Allergic reactions occur against the background of increased sensitivity of the body to many components that do not cause irritation in a healthy person.

The most common types of allergies include hay fever, sun allergies, food allergies, pet allergies, and house dust. Less common are allergies to mosquito bites and certain medications. There are also inadequate reactions to mold bending and household chemicals. To cope with all these, controlled treatment and periodic prevention of the disease are necessary. But what kind of allergy pills to choose?

Antihistamine tablets

This group of drugs creates a barrier to the penetration and release of histamine receptors. Such tablets slow down their action, which ultimately relieves acute manifestations of allergies - urticaria, Quincke's edema, coughing and suffocation, rhinitis, conjunctivitis. Antihistamine tablets are used in the treatment of any type of allergy. Some of them are prescribed for the systematic prevention and treatment of some symptoms of colds.

Scientists have developed three generations of antihistamines. Each subsequent one is a more perfect analogue of the previous one. They differ in the number of contraindications and side effects. As well as some age indicators that must be strictly observed.

First generation tablets

These drugs began their action back in 1936 and are in use to this day. They act on receptors, influencing them, which relieves allergy symptoms. Their feature is rapid excretion from the body, so frequent use is required. The disadvantages include multiple adverse reactions:

These tablets have an effect almost immediately, but the result is not long-term. They also have anesthetic properties. Most of them are fat-soluble, which explains their effect on the nervous system as drowsiness. Overdoses can cause toxic effects. Antihistamine pills for allergies of the first generation are categorically not compatible with alcoholic beverages of any strength. Let's take a closer look at some of them:

Second generation drugs

Antihistamine pills for allergies are less likely to expose the body to various side effects. Their advantage over the previous ones is as follows:

• Sedation is rare;
• The central nervous system is not depressed;
• Long-term therapeutic effect - up to 24 hours;
• Not addictive.

But, nevertheless, patients complain of a deterioration in the condition and functioning of the cardiovascular system. Therefore, taking pills should be carried out only under the supervision and prescription of a doctor. Often, reactions such as nausea, dizziness, rapid pulse and palpitations can be observed. These antihistamine tablets include the following:

Third generation antihistamine tablets

Already at the first hit in an organism they begin the active influence. All representatives of this generation do not affect the patient's cardiac and nervous system, due to the significantly reduced list of adverse reactions and contraindications. The only contraindication can be considered individual intolerance to the individual components of the drug. Some of them have strong enough active substances in their composition, which makes it impossible to use them during pregnancy and early childhood. Therefore, it is necessary to consult a competent specialist. The most popular, effective and universal are:

Membrane stabilizers

The work of such ballet flats is to block some of the channels that are affected by the allergen. The sensitivity of the immune system increases, which immediately "grabs" the allergen and allows it to penetrate deep into the body. Mast cell stabilizers contribute to the restoration of the bronchial mucosa in asthma and other manifestations of allergies.

The main indication for their appointment is the prevention of bronchospasm. If the patient has a productive or dry cough, coughing in the form of attacks and suffocation, these pills are simply necessary for him. These funds are used for prophylactic purposes, as well as in combination with antihistamines. Also, like the aforementioned drugs, stabilizers block the productivity of histamine. Such tablets are often called cromones. As a rule, they do not have any detrimental effect on the body, they are allowed in the treatment of allergies in children. We note the following of them:

Enterosorbents and diuretics

Such allergy pills as sorbents must necessarily complement the entire course of treatment. An allergy will pass quickly and without a trace only if its harmful substances are removed from the body in a timely manner. For this, such tablets as enterosorbents and diuretics were created. They are especially important for food allergies, when emergency assistance is required to decontaminate the body. Effective enterosorbents should have the following properties:

• Not toxicity;
• Rapid passage into the intestinal cavity;
• Large impact area;
• Minimal or complete absence of absorption of useful components.

Activated carbon is traditionally considered to be an effective sorbent. But, unfortunately, the area of ​​its influence is negligible. Because of this, it is required to drink coal in large quantities in order to start its action. Also, the speed of its patency through the esophagus and the entire gastrointestinal tract is not considered high.

Specialists have developed sorbents with selective ability. Their main forms of release are gel and powder. Such forms contribute to high-speed penetration and impact. And the gel, in turn, envelops the walls of the stomach and intestines, protects it, and allows you to restore the mucous membrane. Among such modern allergy pills, these can be distinguished:

As for diuretics, they remove excess fluid from the body, which is very important in severe forms of edema, as well as Quincke's edema. Diuretic drugs can be classified as follows:

• Loop;
• inhibitors;
• Thiazide;
• Potassium-sparing;
• Osmotic.

For allergic edema, it is customary to use loop diuretics such as Furosemide, Urea and Mannitol. Every allergic person needs to keep them at hand in order to influence and stop the development of Quincke's edema.