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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Concept information

  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. drugs
  3. anti-allergic agents

Preferred term

anti-allergic agents

Type

  • Chemical

Definition

  • Information Agents that are used to treat allergic reactions. Most of these drugs act by preventing the release of inflammatory mediators or inhibiting the actions of released mediators on their target cells.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2017

    Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

Related concepts

Synonyms

  • anti-allergic drugs
  • antiallergics

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/307569

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