Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride
Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride is a first-generation antihistamine medication that works by blocking histamine H1 receptors in the body. It is primarily used to treat anxiety and tension, relieve itching from allergic conditions, and as a sedative before surgical procedures.
Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride is an antihistamine used for anxiety, allergic itching, and sedation.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 154987
- Generic
- Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride
- Class
- pin-variant
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Treats anxiety disorders, allergic skin conditions with itching, pruritus, and provides preoperative sedation. May also be used for nausea and vomiting.
Blocks H1 histamine receptors in the central nervous system and peripheral tissues, reducing allergic reactions and producing a calming sedative effect.
May cause drowsiness; avoid alcohol and operating machinery. Use with caution in patients with glaucoma, urinary retention, or heart conditions. Not recommended during early pregnancy unless clearly needed.
Official drug label
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