What is Histatrol: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Updated May 14, 2025  •  Published Dec 30, 2020

Histatrol overview

BRAND NAMES:

  • Histatrol

Generic Names:

  • Histatrol

Uses:

  • Used during a medical test for allergies.

Therapeutic Classes:

  • Diagnostic Agent, Diagnostic Agent, Gastric Function, Diagnostic Agent, Pheochromocytoma

Forms:

  • Injectable

How it’s taken:

  • By injection

What is Histatrol used for?

What form(s) does Histatrol come in

  • Injectable

What are common Histatrol doses?

  • Vial 5ML of 0.275MG/ML

Common Histatrol prescriptions

  • Histatrol
    5ml of 2.75mg/ml vial

How to take Histatrol

  • A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine.

  • A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine.

What to do if you miss a dose of Histatrol

Histatrol contraindications

  • This medicine is not right for everyone. You should not receive it if you have low blood pressure or severe heart disease, lung disease, kidney disease, or high blood pressure.

Histatrol warnings

  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have asthma.

  • Dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting

  • Wheezing or trouble breathing

Histatrol interactions

  • Many other medicines may interfere with histamine and affect your allergy test. Tell your doctor about all other medicine you have used in the past 40 days.

  • Some medicines and foods can affect how histamine works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following: Dopamine, propranolol, or terbutalineAntihistamine, including chlorpheniramineTricyclic antidepressant

Histatrol side effects

Serious Side Effects

  • Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing

  • Dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting

  • Wheezing or trouble breathing

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