Detailed Notes on Histamine, Antihistamines, and Immunopharmacology

Diphenhidramine

motion sickness, sedationand allergy relief antihistamine.

Basiliximab

A monoclonal antibody used as an immunosuppressant in organ transplantation, targeting the interleukin-2 receptor.

thimoglobulins

A class of immunosuppressive agents derived from the serum of rabbits or horses, used to prevent organ transplant rejection by depleting T cells.

serolimus

An immunosuppressant used in organ transplantation and to treat certain conditions like lymphangioleiomyomatosis. It inhibits T cell activation and proliferation by blocking mTOR.

ketotifen

An antihistamine that prevents allergic reactions and asthma symptoms by blocking H1 receptors.

iloprost

A synthetic analog of prostacyclin used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension and improve exercise capacity. It works by dilating blood vessels and inhibiting platelet aggregation.