
First- And Second-Generation Antihistamines
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Short course
Course type
1-2 Hours
Study time
Online
Mode of learning
Who is this course for?
Pharmacists,
Registered Healthcare Professionals
Required qualification
Qualification in Healthcare
(BPharm, MBChB, etc)
Course level
Intermediate
Course overview
This course explores the pathophysiology of allergic rhinitis (AR) and urticaria, focusing on oral antihistamine treatment and their physicochemical properties. It compares first- and second-generation options, highlighting their lipophilicity blood–brain barrier penetration, effects on the central nervous system and potential interactions with food and drinks.

About the academic institution
Positive Impact is a consortium of experienced pharmaceutical consultants with a background in health systems strengthening. The consortium specialises in results based continuing professional development for both the public and private health care sector.
Positive Impact has wide-ranging technical expertise in medicine management, clinical pharmacy, pharmacovigilance, rational medicine use, leadership development, policy development, review of standard treatment guidelines, human resource development, technical capacity building, training program accreditation and skills transfer.
Positive Impact has wide-ranging technical expertise in medicine management, clinical pharmacy, pharmacovigilance, rational medicine use, leadership development, policy development, review of standard treatment guidelines, human resource development, technical capacity building, training program accreditation and skills transfer.
25 Years Experience
6000+
Completed Courses
Positive Impact contact info
First- And Second-generation Antihistamines

Course developer & author
John Ireland
Positive Impact is run by John Ireland, a pharmacist with over 20 years of local and international experience in pharmacy practice and public health.
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