HYDROXYZINE

Overview

HYDROXYZINE is a Schedule H drug.
Hydroxyzine reduces activity in the central nervous system. It also acts as an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of itching or hives on the skin. Hydroxyzine is used as a sedative to treat anxiety and tension. It is also used together with other medications given during and after general anesthesia.

Usage

HYDROXYZINE is generally used to treat: Hives, Anxiety
HYDROXYZINE can address symptoms like: Skin Irritation

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 6month

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: Oral,

Precautions

Caution should be exercised in patients with asthma, increased eye pressure, difficulty in urinating, intestinal blockage, prostate disease, blood dyscriasis, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It may cause drowsiness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. It should not be used in newborns. Avoid alcohol consumption.

Symptoms of Overdosage

HYDROXYZINE over-dosage can result in: Drowsiness, Nausea, Vomit, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs)

Common Side-Effects

HYDROXYZINE : Dizziness, Eyes Blurred Vision, Constipation, Dry Mouth

Serious Side-Effects

HYDROXYZINE : Mood Swings, Restless Or Irritability, Confusion, Hallucinations, Difficulty Urinating, Fainting, Irregular Heartbeat

Rare Side-Effects

HYDROXYZINE : Skin Rash, Body Itching, Face Swelling, Difficulty Breathing

Disease Interactions

HYDROXYZINE can interfere with: Intestinal Obstruction, Glaucoma, Hypertension, Urinary Retention, Depression, Long QT Syndrome, Heart Arrhythmias, Myocardial Infarction, Hyperthyroidism, Hypotension, Acute Liver Failure, Acute Renal Failure

Technical Classification

HYDROXYZINE is categorized as:
  • ANTIHISTAMINES / RESPIRATORY AGENTS
  • MISCELLANEOUS ANXIOLYTICS, SEDATIVES AND HYPNOTICS / ANXIOLYTICS, SEDATIVES, AND HYPNOTICS / CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with HYDROXYZINE as Ingredient

A REX 10MG TABHYDROXYZINE 10.0 MG
A REX 25MG TABHYDROXYZINE 25.0 MG
A REX DPSHYDROXYZINE
AROTEX 10MG DPSHYDROXYZINE 10.0 MG
AROTEX 10MG SYPHYDROXYZINE 10.0 MG
AROTEX 10MG TABHYDROXYZINE 10.0 MG
AROTEX 25MG TABHYDROXYZINE 25.0 MG
ATARAX 10MG SYPHYDROXYZINE 10.0 MG
ATARAX 25MG INJHYDROXYZINE 25.0 MG
ATARAX 6MG DPSHYDROXYZINE 6.0 MG
AVERZINE 10MG TABHYDROXYZINE 10.0 MG
AVERZINE 25MG DPSHYDROXYZINE 25.0 MG
AVERZINE 25MG SYPHYDROXYZINE 25.0 MG
AVERZINE 25MG TABHYDROXYZINE 25.0 MG
AZON 6MG DPSHYDROXYZINE 6.0 MG
CUREZINE 25MG TABHYDROXYZINE 25.0 MG
D RAX 25MG TABHYDROXYZINE 25.0 MG
EVALL 10MG TABHYDROXYZINE 10.0 MG
H RAX 25MG TABHYDROXYZINE 25.0 MG
HICOPE 10MG SYPHYDROXYZINE 10.0 MG
HICOPE 10MG TABHYDROXYZINE 10.0 MG
HICOPE 6MG DPSHYDROXYZINE 6.0 MG
HIZET 10MG TABHYDROXYZINE 10.0 MG
HIZET 10MG/5ML SYPHYDROXYZINE 2 MG/ML
HIZET 25MG TABHYDROXYZINE 25.0 MG
HYDIL 10MG SYPHYDROXYZINE 10.0 MG
HYDIL 10MG TABHYDROXYZINE 10.0 MG
HYDIL 25MG TABHYDROXYZINE 25.0 MG
HYDROX 10MG TABHYDROXYZINE 10.0 MG
HYDROX 25MG TABHYDROXYZINE 25.0 MG
HYDROX 6MG DPSHYDROXYZINE 6.0 MG
HYDROX 6MG SYPHYDROXYZINE 6.0 MG
HYDROZE 10MG TABHYDROXYZINE 10.0 MG
HYDROZE 25MG TABHYDROXYZINE 25.0 MG
HYRAX 10MG SYPHYDROXYZINE 10.0 MG
HYRAX 10MG TABHYDROXYZINE 10.0 MG
HYRAX 25MG TABHYDROXYZINE 25.0 MG
HYZIN 25MG TABHYDROXYZINE 25.0 MG
HYZINE 25MG TABHYDROXYZINE 25.0 MG
ITORAX 50MG TABHYDROXYZINE 50.0 MG
KTRAX 10MG ORAL SOLNHYDROXYZINE 10.0 MG
KTRAX 10MG TABHYDROXYZINE 10.0 MG
KTRAX 25MG TABHYDROXYZINE 25.0 MG
KTRAX DPSHYDROXYZINE
PRU 10MG SYPHYDROXYZINE 10.0 MG
PRU 10MG TABHYDROXYZINE 10.0 MG
PRU 25MG TABHYDROXYZINE 25.0 MG
PRU 6MG DPSHYDROXYZINE 6.0 MG
PRUGO 10MG SYPHYDROXYZINE 10.0 MG
PRUGO 10MG TABHYDROXYZINE 10.0 MG
PRUGO 25MG TABHYDROXYZINE 25.0 MG
PRUNIL 10MG TABHYDROXYZINE 10.0 MG
PRUNIL 25MG TABHYDROXYZINE 25.0 MG
PSYTRAX 10MG TABHYDROXYZINE 10.0 MG
PSYTRAX 25MG TABHYDROXYZINE 25.0 MG
URTIRID TABHYDROXYZINE
URTIZEN 10MG TABHYDROXYZINE 10.0 MG
URTIZEN 25MG TABHYDROXYZINE 25.0 MG
VISTARAX 10MG TABHYDROXYZINE 10.0 MG
VISTARAX 25MG TABHYDROXYZINE 25.0 MG
VISTARAX SYPHYDROXYZINE