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HYDROXYZINE

HYDROXYZINE

BRAND & GENERIC NAMES

Anxanil Neucalm 50
Atarax Orgatrax
Ataraxoid Quiess
Atozine T.E.H. Tablets
Cartrax Theozine
Durrax Vamate
Enarax Vistacon
E-Vista Vistaject
Hydroxacen Vistaquel
Hy-Pam Vistaril
Hyzine Vistazine
Marax Vistrax
Multipax

BASIC INFORMATION

  • Habit forming? No
  • Prescription needed? Yes
  • Available as generic? Yes
  • Drug class: Tranquilizer, antihistamine

    USES

  • Treatment for anxiety, tension and agitation.
  • Relieves itching from allergic reactions.

    DOSAGE & USAGE INFORMATION

    How to take:

  • Tablet, syrup or capsule--Swallow with liquid. If you can't swallow whole, crumble tablet or open capsule and take with liquid or food.
  • Liquid--If desired, dilute dose in beverage before swallowing. When to take: At the same times each day. If you forget a dose: Take as soon as you remember up to 2 hours late. If more than 2 hours, wait for next scheduled dose (don't double this dose). What drug does: May reduce activity in areas of the brain that influence emotional stability.

    Time lapse before drug works:
    15 to 30 minutes.
    Don't take with:
    Any other medicines, even over-the-counter drugs such as cough
    and cold medicines, nose drops, diet pills, laxatives or
    caffeine, without consulting your doctor.
    OVERDOSE
    SYMPTOMS:
    Drowsiness, unsteadiness, agitation, purposeless movements,
    tremor, convulsions.
    WHAT TO DO:

  • Dial 0 (operator) or 911 (emergency) for an ambulance or medical help. Then give first aid immediately.
  • See EMERGENCY INFORMATION.

    POSSIBLE ADVERSE REACTIONS OR SIDE EFFECTS

    SYMPTOMS WHAT TO DO

    Life-threatening:
    None expected.
    Common:
    Drowsiness, difficult Continue. Tell doctor
    urination, dry mouth. at next visit.
    Infrequent:
    Headache. Continue. Tell doctor at next
    visit.
    Rare:
    Tremor, rash. Discontinue. Call doctor right
    away.

    WARNINGS & PRECAUTIONS

    Don't take if:
    You are allergic to any antihistamine.

    Before you start, consult your doctor:

  • If you have epilepsy.
  • If you will have surgery within 2 months, including dental surgery, requiring general or spinal anesthesia. Pregnancy: Studies inconclusive on harm to unborn child. Animal studies show fetal abnormalities. Decide with your doctor whether drug benefits justify risk to unborn child. Infants & children: Use only under medical supervision. Prolonged use: Tolerance develops and reduces effectiveness. Skin & sunlight: No age-related problems expected.

    Driving or hazardous activities:
    Don't drive or pilot aircraft until you learn how medicine
    affects you. Don't work around dangerous machinery. Don't climb
    ladders or work in high places. Danger increases if you
    drink alcohol or take medicine affecting alertness and reflexes,
    such as antihistamines, tranquilizers, sedatives, pain medicine,
    narcotics and mind-altering drugs.
    Discontinuing:
    Don't discontinue without consulting doctor. Dose may require
    gradual reduction if you have taken drug for a long time. Doses
    of other drugs may also require adjustment.
    Others:
    No age-related problems expected.

    POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER DRUGS

    Antidepressants, Increased effect
    tricyclic (TCA, of both drugs.
    see Drugs Glossary)
    Antihistamines Increased hydroxyzine
    (see Drugs Glossary) effect.
    Dronabinol Increased effects of both drugs.
    Avoid.
    Ethinamate Dangerous increased effects of
    ethinamate. Avoid combining.
    Fluoxetine Increased depressant effects of
    both drugs.
    Guanfacine May increase depressant effects of
    either drug.
    Leucovorin High alcohol content of leucovorin
    may cause adverse effects.
    Methyprylon Increased sedative effect, perhaps
    to dangerous level. Avoid.
    Narcotics Increased effect of
    (see Drugs Glossary) both drugs.
    Pain relievers Increased effect of both drugs.
    Sedatives Increased effect of
    (see Drugs Glossary) both drugs.
    Sleep inducers Increased effect of
    (see Drugs Glossary) both drugs.
    Tranquilizers Increased effect of
    (see Drugs Glossary) both drugs.

    POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES

    Marijuana: None expected.
    Tobacco: None expected.

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