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Allergy medications: Know your options
Allergen immunotherapy
Emergency epinephrine shots
Get your doctor's advice
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Antihistamines
Corticosteroids
Mast cell stabilizers
Allergen and biological immunotherapy
Decongestants
Leukotriene inhibitors
Emergency allergy medicine
Get your healthcare team's advice
Emergency epinephrine shots
Get your doctor's advice
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Antihistamines
Corticosteroids
Mast cell stabilizers
Allergen and biological immunotherapy
Decongestants
Leukotriene inhibitors
Emergency allergy medicine
Get your healthcare team's advice
Mast cell stabilizers
Mast cell stabilizers block the release of chemicals in the immune system that lead to allergic reactions. These medicines are often safe but need to be used for several days to produce the full effect. Mast cell stabilizers are used when antihistamines are not working or well tolerated.
Nasal spray
Nonprescription nasal sprays include:
- Cromolyn.
Eye drops
Prescription eye drops include:
- Cromolyn.
- Lodoxamide (Alomide).
- Nedocromil.
