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Definition of Hydroxyzine

1. Noun. A drug (trade names Atarax and Vistaril) used as a tranquilizer to treat anxiety and motion sickness.

Definition of Hydroxyzine

1. Noun. A first-generation antihistamine of the piperazine class, used as an antihistamine, antiemetic, anxiolytic, and weak analgesic. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Hydroxyzine

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Medical Definition of Hydroxyzine

1. 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: anti-anxiety agents, antiemetics, antipruritics, histamine h1 antagonists, sedatives, nonbarbiturate. Chemical name: Ethanol, 2-(2-(4-((4-chlorophenyl)phenylmethyl)-1-piperazinyl)ethoxy)- (12 Dec 1998)

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Literary usage of Hydroxyzine

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Management of Cancer Pain: Clinical Practice Guidelines by DIANE Publishing Company (1995)
"hydroxyzine hydroxyzine is a mild anxiolytic agent with sedating and analgesic properties that is used in treating the anxious patient with pain (Beaver and ..."

2. Science by American Association for the Advancement of Science (1883)
"But sometimes the anxieties overpower the child. Then, he needs your help. "Your help may include Vistaril (hydroxyzine ..."

3. Management & Therapy of Sickle Cell Disease edited by Clarice D. Reid, Samuel Charace, Bertram Lubin (1997)
"hydroxyzine may potentiate the analgesic or sedative effect of narcotics and may help selected patients. OTHER MEASURES Oxygen Therapy Oxygen ..."

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