A second-generation H1 receptor antagonist antihistamine formulated as a nasal spray for topical use is
A) chlorpheniramine (Chlor-Trimeton).
B) clemastine (Tavist).
C) cyproheptadine (Periactin).
D) azelastine (Astelin).
D
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Azelastine (Astelin) and olopatadine (Patanol) are second-generation H1 receptor antagonists that have been formulated as nasal sprays for topical use. Each of the other listed drugs is a first-generation H1 receptor antagonist.
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