Drug Details
Generic Name:
Common Brands:
Vistaril, Hyzine, ANX, Rezine, Vistaject-50
Availability:
Prescription only
Therapeutic Class:
Treat allergic symptoms of the skin such as contact dermatitis and hives
Treat anxiety and tension due to its sedative effect
Help induce sleep with other medications during general anesthesia
Forms:
Oral tablet: 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg
Oral syrup (oral solution): 10 mg/5 mL
Intramuscular solution: 25 mg/mL, 50 mg/mL
Administration:
By mouth
Intramuscular (into a muscle)
Therapeutic Uses:
High blood pressure
Heart failure
Heart attach
Diabetic nephropathy
Controlled Status:
Not a controlled substance
What is hydroxyzine?
Hydroxyzine pamoate is available as a brand (Vistaril) and generic medication. Hydroxyzine is a prescription antihistamine used to treat allergic reactions such as pruritus (itchy skin) and atopic dermatitis. Due to its sedating effects, hydroxyzine can provide short-term symptomatic relief of anxiety and tension. Hydroxyzine is also used as a sedative with other medications before and during general anesthesia.
Hydroxyzine hydrochloride (hydroxyzine HCl) and hydroxyzine pamoate have the same active ingredient. Hydroxyzine HCl is only available as a generic; the brand name Atarax was discontinued.
Who can take hydroxyzine?
- Adults
- Children
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