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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

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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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