Creator: Jayashree Thakwani
Keywords: drugs that cause fatigue, drugs that cause fatigue glossary, glossary for drugs that cause fatigue, Drug-Induced Fatigue, fatigue from medications

Written by Jayashree Thakwani, M.Pharm.Sci
Medically Reviewed by The Medindia Medical Review Team on Jun 01, 2018

Glossary

Antihistamines: Drug used to offset the effects of histamine

Histamine: A chemical released in the body during an allergic reaction, causing inflammation; also used in medical treatment, especially to dilate capillaries

Central nervous system: Brain, spinal cord and their nerve endings

Anti-depressants: Any type of medications used to counter depression

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs): Group of drugs that reduce stomach acid production, prevent ulcers

Renin: Hormone released by the kidney that helps regulate blood pressure

Published on May 29, 2018
Last Updated on Jun 01, 2018

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