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Hydroxyzine
Product:
Hydroxyzine
Formulary:
Generic Formulary
Category:
Central Nervous System
Sub Group:
Sedatives & Anxiolytics
International Brand Name:
Atarax, Ucerax, Serecid, and Vistaril
Dosages:
10 MG/25 mg
Unit of Packing:
Tablets
In treatment of:
Short term mgt of Anxiety disorders adjunctive to pre- or post operative sedation;prompt control of anxiety and agitation
Adverse Effects:
1.Dizziness
2.Drowsiness
3.Involuntary motor activity
4.Dry mouth
5.Nausea
6.Gastric disturbances
Contraiindication:
Hypersensitivity to Hydroxyzine
Special Precaution:
1.Renal diseases
2.Hepatic disease
3.Heart disease
4.Epilepsy
5.Narrow angle glaucoma
6.Prostatic hyperplasia
7.COPD
8.Use caution while driving or operate machines or involve any hazardous activities.
Interaction:
CNS Depressants (Barbiturates, hypnotics, opiod analgesics): Potentiation of CNS depressant effect.
MAOIs, TCAs, Atropine: Potentiate antimuscarinic effects.
Aminoglycosides: Ototoxicity of aminoglycosides masked.
Aminophyllline, Benzyl penicillin, Chloramphenicol: Incompatible with these drugs.
Incompatibility reported with aminophylline, benzyl penicillin salts, chloramphenicol, sodium succinate, thioridazine and some soluble barbiturates.
Servings:
Adult: Anxiety: 200 - 400 mg in 4 divided dose
Urticaria and dermatoses: 25 mg at night. Dose can be increased to 75 - 100 mg/day in 3 or 4 divided doses
Children
Anxiety:
Children > 6 years: 25 mg 2 or 4 times a day
Children 6 months to 6 years: 25 mg 2 times a day
Urticaria and dermatoses:
> 6 years: 15 - 25 mg at night. Dose can be increased to 50 - 100 mg/day in divided doses
Children 6 months to 6 years: 5 - 15 mg at night. Dose can be increased to 50 mg/day in divided doses
