Chemistry · Classification of organic compounds based on functional groups and those containing halogens, oxygen, nitrogen and sulphur, homologous series
All antihistamines inhibit the action of the compound histamine which causes inf
All antihistamines inhibit the action of the compound histamine which causes inflammation in the body. This drug is classified
- A. on the basis of pharmacological effect
- B. on the basis of drug action
- C. on the basis of chemical structure
- D. on the basis of molecular targets
Step-by-step solution
Antihistamines are classified based on their therapeutic effect (counteracting histamine), which is a pharmacological effect classification. While they also have specific mechanisms and targets, the broad class name 'antihistamine' derives from their overall effect on the body, not their chemical structure or specific molecular target.