anti-anxiety; preoperative sedative; antipruritic.
Research: http://www.umm.edu/altmed/drugs/hydroxyzine-065900.htm
Hydroxyzine
what is iterax tablet
By giving antihistamines. Hydroxyzine HCl (Iterax) 10-25 mg tablet/IV every 12 hours or Diphenhydramine 25-50 mg 1 capsule every 6-8 hours, as needed.
Iterax is a first generation antihistamine. It is used to treat anxiety and allergies. Iterax is also used to pre-medicate patients due to it having effects of a sedative.
Hydroxyzine pamoate is classified as an antihistamine.
If you're referring to atarax, it is an antihistamine used for things like allergies, swelling, rashes, etc. It is similar to Benadryl (but not the same!!). Hydroxyzine is the generic version/active ingredient.
No. Hydroxyzine is an antianxiety medication with some antihistamine properties.
Hydroxyzine decreases serotonin levels as it a serotonin antagonist.
Benadryl and hydroxyzine are both antihistamines, but they are not the same medication.
no
What are the possible side effects from taking lithium and hydroxyzine together
Hydroxyzine may help with itching, but other anti-itch treatments are usually more helpful with fewer side effects. Hydroxyzine won't get rid of the insects.