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Hydroxyzine

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Definition: A histamine H1 receptor antagonist that is effective in the treatment of chronic urticaria, dermatitis, and histamine-mediated pruritus. Unlike its major metabolite CETIRIZINE, it does cause drowsiness. It is also effective as an antiemetic, for relief of anxiety and tension, and as a sedative.     
Pharmacological Action Antipruritics; Histamine H1 Antagonists
Examples Cetirizine 		Other names Pamoate, Hydroxyzine; Vistaril; Orgatrax; Hydroxyzine Pamoate; Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride; Hydroxyzine Dihydrochloride; Durrax; 2-(2-(4-((4-Chlorophenyl)phenylmethyl)-1-piperazin; AtaraxDrugs* : HYDROXYZINE HYDROCHLORIDE; HYDROXYZINE PAMOATE; ORGATRAX; ATARAX; HY-PAM "25"; VISTARIL; HYDROXYZINE
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
aluminum hydroxide, cimetidine, cocaine, hydroxyzine, morphine drug combination  0   *Aluminum Hydroxide *Cimetidine *Cocaine *Hydroxyzine *Morphine Drug Combinations. Compr Ther 1984;10(5):48
dormax  0   *Hydroxyzine Drug Combinations Urea/*analogs & derivatives. Biomed Pharmacother 1983;37(6):298
brallobarbital, hydroxyzine, secobarbital drug combination  0   *Barbiturates *Hydroxyzine *Secobarbital Drug Combinations. Neth J Med 20(4-5):142;1977; Xenobiotica 6(6):355;1976
Sedocalaine  79084-79-0 Butanoic acid, 2-ethyl-, calcium salt, mixt. with 2-(2-(4-((4-chlorophenyl)phenylmethyl)-1-piperazinyl)ethoxy)ethanol  *Butyrates *Hydroxyzine Drug Combinations.

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