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Hydroxyzine
Medical 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. | |
Also Called: | Atarax,Hydroxyzine Dihydrochloride,Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride,Hydroxyzine Pamoate,Orgatrax,Durrax,Vistaril | |
CAS Type 1 Name: | CAS Number: | 68-88-2 |
Cetirizine - A potent second-generation histamine H1 antagonist that is effective in the treatment of allergic rhinitis, chronic urticaria, and pollen-induced asthma. Unlike many traditional antihistamines, it does not cause drowsiness or anticholinergic side effects. |
Hydroxyzine Medical Definitions and Terms
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