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JEE Main 202116 MarchMorning Shift
Exam
JEE Main
Year
2021
Date
16 March
Shift
Morning Shift
Subject
Chemistry
Chapter
Chemistry in Everyday Life

JEE Main 2021 · 16 March · Morning Shift · Chemistry · Chemistry in Everyday Life

The functions of antihistamine are :

The functions of antihistamine are :

Options

  1. AAntiallergic and Analgesic
  2. BAntacid and Antiallergic
  3. CAnalgesic and antacid
  4. DAntiallergic and antidepressant

Correct answer

B. Antacid and Antiallergic

Step-by-step solution

Antihistamines are used to relieve or prevent the symptoms of hay fever and other types of allergy. They work by preventing the effects of a substance called histamine, which is produced by the body. Histamines can cause itching, sneezing, runny nose, and watery eyes. Hence, antihistamines are used as antacid and Antiallergic.
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