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The mechanism of action of "Terfenadine" (Seldane) is :
ChemistryChemistry in Everyday LifeJEE MainJEE Main 2020 (04 Sep Shift 2)
Options:
  • A Activates the histamine receptor
  • B Inhibits the secretion of histamine
  • C Helps in the secretion of histamine
  • D Inhibits the action of histamine receptor
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The correct answer is: Inhibits the action of histamine receptor
Seldane act as antihistamines and interfere with the natural action of histamine by competing with histamine for binding sites of receptor. 

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