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Comment: This drug may potentiate barbiturates and/or meperidine
trouble breathing
Thus, the medication can remain in the body for about 70 to 125 hours (five half-lives) after the last dose
See more Hydroxyzine is used to help control anxiety and tension caused by nervous and emotional conditions
It is an antihistamine and works by blocking a certain natural substance ( histamine) that your body makes during
Hydroxyzine is used in adults and children to relieve itching caused by allergic skin reactions
Hydroxyzine, sold under the brand names Atarax and Vistaril among others, is an antihistamine medication
It can also be used to help control anxiety and produce sleep
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help Hydroxyzine is intended for short-term use only (less than 4 months) when used to treat anxiety
Hydroxyzine injections are used to relieve nausea and vomiting
Children younger than 6 years of age—50 mg per day given in divided doses
depression, psychomotor impairment, severe constipation/paralytic ileus, other anticholinergic adverse effects Hydroxyzine (Oral) Brand Names: Atarax, Rezine, Vistaril
Hydroxyzine belongs to a group of medicines known as sedating antihistamines
Alprazolam is a benzodiazepine and belongs to the same family as lorazepam (Ativan) and clonazepam (Klonopin)
Hydroxyzine is also available as an oral suspension or syrup and as a liquid for injection
This medicine is also used to relieve symptoms of allergic conditions (eg, chronic urticaria and atopic and contact dermatoses)
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Hydroxyzine’s Uses
Hydroxyzine blocks the activity of histamine to relieve allergic symptoms such as pruritus
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Hydroxyzine, under the brand name Vistaril, is under the drug class antiemetics and its main use is an antihistamine and additional use is for the treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis
Adult: Initially, 50-100 mg, may be repeated every 4-6 hours as necessary
For symptomatic relief of anxiety and tension associated with psychoneurosis and as an adjunct in organic disease states in which anxiety is manifested: in adults, 50 to 100 mg 4 times daily; children under 6 years, 50 mg daily in divided doses; and over 6 years, 50 to 100 mg daily in divided doses
; children under 6 years, 50 mg daily in divided doses; and over 6 years, 50 mg to 100 mg daily in divided doses
Hydroxyzine is a sedating antihistamine that can be used short-term to treat anxiety and trouble sleeping, but is not meant for long-term use
Make sure lab personnel and all your doctors know you use this drug
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Hydroxyzine is an H-1 antihistamine with some anticholinergic properties