Evaluation of H2 receptor antagonists in chronic idiopathic urticaria.

Abstract

H1-antagonist (hydroxyzine hydrochloride) in dosage of 10 mg-25 mg thrice a day failed to elicit satisfactory response in 60 out of 170 patients of chronic idiopathic urticaria. Additional administration of H2-antagonist (cimetidine) in dosage of 200 mg four times a day, in patients not responding earlier to H1-antagonist alones exhibited moderate to good improvement of various parameters of urticaria in approximately 85% patients.

• Authors: Y C Minocha, K B Minocha, V K Sood, A Dogra
• Journal: Indian journal of dermatology, venereology and leprology (Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol) 1995 Sep-Oct Vol. 61 Issue 5 Pg. 265-7 ISSN: 0378-6323 [Print] United States
• PMID: 20952984 (Publication Type: Journal Article)