Mast cells. Mast cells and basophils are generally thought to be the major sources of histamine and can themselves be modulated by histamine as they express H 1, H 2 and H 4 receptors, although how this varies between different mast-cell types is not yet clear.
3. The pill is to be taken soon after unprotected sex. It should be taken preferably within 24 hours and before 72 hours or else the pill may turn useless. 4. I-pill checks pregnancy by preventing ovulation or fertilisation or implantation of the fertilised egg. 5. I-pill is 95 per cent effective if taken in time.
The first morning after pill which can be taken up to five days after sex has been developed, raising concerns it could promote promiscuity and trigger a rise in sexually transmitted diseases. By Kate Devlin, Medical Correspondent. 7:30AM GMT 29 Jan 2010. Comments.