The document provides information about antihistaminic agents. It discusses autocoids and lists histamine as a classical amine autacoid. Histamine is synthesized from the amino acid histidine and acts as a mediator in allergic reactions, gastric acid secretion, inflammation and other physiological processes. The pathophysiological roles of histamine are described. There are four types of histamine receptors, H1-H4, with the H1 receptor increasing gastric acid secretion. First and second generation antihistamines are classified based on their structure and mechanisms of action. Specific examples of antihistamines from different classes are provided along with their uses.