H1 and H2 receptor blockers are important drugs used to treat allergic conditions and reduce acid reflux. H1 receptor blockers such as diphenhydramine are first-generation antihistamines that cause drowsiness, while newer second-generation drugs like cetirizine are less sedating. H2 receptor blockers including cimetidine and ranitidine are used to suppress acid secretion in the stomach and treat ulcers by competitively blocking histamine at H2 receptors on parietal cells. Both classes of drugs can cause side effects like dry mouth but are important therapeutic agents.