Description
Atarax (Hydroxyzine) is an antihistamine used to treat anxiety, to relieve itching caused by allergic conditions, and to cause drowsiness.
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Hydroxyzin (Generic Atarax)
Hydroxyzin (Generic Atarax)
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DRUG CLASS AND MECHANISM: Hydroxyzine is an antihistamine with anticholinergic and sedative properties that is used to treat allergic reactions. The body releases histamine during several types of allergic reactions and during some viral infections, such as the common cold. When histamine binds to its receptors on cells, it causes the cells to release chemical messengers that lead to sneezing, itching, and increased mucus production. Antihistamines, like histamine, binds to the histamine receptors, but when they bind to the receptors they do not stimulate the cells to release chemical messengers. In addition, they prevent histamine from binding and stimulating the cells.
PRESCRIBED FOR: Hydroxyzine is used for the relief of pruritus (itching) caused by various allergic conditions. Hydroxyzine is also used for treating anxiety and tension, and inducing sedation prior to or after anesthesia.
DOSING: Hydroxyzine has its maximal effect about 30 to 60 minutes after it is taken. Its effects last for 4 to 6 hours. The recommended dose for treating pruritus is 25 mg given 3 or 4 times daily. When used for sedation, the recommended dose is 50 to 100 mg. Anxiety and tension are managed with 50 to 100 mg 4 times daily. Hydroxyzine can be taken with or without food.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Hydroxyzine adds to (exaggerates) the sedating effects of alcohol and other drugs that can cause sedation such as the benzodiazepine class of anti-anxiety drugs, the narcotic class of pain medications and its derivatives, the tricyclic class of antidepressants, and certain antihypertensive medications. Hydroxyzine can also intensify the drying effects of other medications with anticholinergic properties. When using these drugs, the dose of hydroxyzine may require reduction.
PRESCRIBED FOR: Hydroxyzine is used for the relief of pruritus (itching) caused by various allergic conditions. Hydroxyzine is also used for treating anxiety and tension, and inducing sedation prior to or after anesthesia.
DOSING: Hydroxyzine has its maximal effect about 30 to 60 minutes after it is taken. Its effects last for 4 to 6 hours. The recommended dose for treating pruritus is 25 mg given 3 or 4 times daily. When used for sedation, the recommended dose is 50 to 100 mg. Anxiety and tension are managed with 50 to 100 mg 4 times daily. Hydroxyzine can be taken with or without food.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Hydroxyzine adds to (exaggerates) the sedating effects of alcohol and other drugs that can cause sedation such as the benzodiazepine class of anti-anxiety drugs, the narcotic class of pain medications and its derivatives, the tricyclic class of antidepressants, and certain antihypertensive medications. Hydroxyzine can also intensify the drying effects of other medications with anticholinergic properties. When using these drugs, the dose of hydroxyzine may require reduction.
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