Hydroxyzine
Generic Name: Hydroxyzine
Seek Urgent Medical Attention If:
You experience severe allergic reaction symptoms (swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat causing difficulty breathing), severe rash with skin peeling, sudden intense chest pain, or symptoms of overdose. Call emergency medical services immediately.
Uses & Medical Indications
Anxiety, pruritus, sedation before surgery
Anxiety, itching
Dosage & Administration Guidelines
25-100 mg up to 4 times a day
0.6 mg/kg/dose every 6 hours
Start low (Beers criteria)
400 mg/day
Reduce dose by 50% in CrCl < 50
Reduce dose
Side Effects & Safety Warnings
Dry mouth, drowsiness
QT prolongation
Early pregnancy, prolonged QT interval
CNS depression
Interactions (Drugs, Food & Alcohol)
CNS depressants, QT prolonging drugs
N/A
Avoid
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safety
Contraindicated in early pregnancy
Not recommended
Patient Counseling & Practical Advice
May cause severe drowsiness
Take as soon as remembered
Relief of symptoms, mental status
Content for Hydroxyzine was synthesized and fact-checked against standardized regulatory monographs, official pharmacopoeias, and national health authorities:
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) — National List of Essential Medicines
- World Health Organization (WHO) — Model List of Essential Medicines 23rd List
- Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) — Indian Pharmacopoeia Drug Monographs
- National Health Service (NHS) — Medicines A to Z Clinical Guidelines
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