Histamine (By injection)
HIS-ta-meen
Used during a medical test for allergies.
Drug classes
Diagnostic Agent, Diagnostic Agent, Gastric Function, Diagnostic Agent, Pheochromocytoma (About this – PubMed Health)
Uses
Uses of This Medicine
Histamine is used to help diagnose problems or disease of the stomach. This test determines how much acid your stomach produces.
How the stomach test is done: Before this medicine is given, the stomach contents are emptied through a tube. Then the dose of histamine, which is based on body weight, is injected under the skin. Five minutes later, the stomach contents are emptied and tested for acidity. This procedure may be repeated several times. An antihistamine medicine may be given before the histamine is injected to prevent a possible unwanted effect.
Histamine is to be used only under the supervision of a doctor.
Other uses (PubMed Health)
How To Use
Injectable
A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine.
Drugs and Foods to Avoid
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
Some medicines and foods can affect how histamine works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:
Dopamine, propranolol, or terbutaline Antihistamine, including chlorpheniramine Tricyclic antidepressantMany other medicines may interfere with histamine and affect your allergy test. Tell your doctor about all other medicine you have used in the past 40 days.
When Not To Use
This medicine is not right for everyone. You should not receive it if you have low blood pressure or severe heart disease, lung disease, kidney disease, or high blood pressure.
Warnings
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have asthma.
Possible side effects
Summary More details
Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting
Wheezing or trouble breathing
If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by this medicine, tell your doctor.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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Brand names include
Histatrol
There may be other brand names for this medicine.