Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride
Neurotic Disorders, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Itching + 5 more
Treatment
13 FDA approvals
20 Active Studies for Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride
Treatment for
Neurotic Disorders
What is Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride
Hydroxyzine
The Generic name of this drug
Treatment Summary
Hydroxyzine is a medication used to treat allergic reactions, reduce itching, and relieve anxiety. It was developed in 1955 and is still commonly used today. Its active ingredient, cetirizine, is found in many medications used for allergies. Hydroxyzine is also used to treat generalized anxiety disorder and tension caused by psychoneurosis.
Vistaril
is the brand name
Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Vistaril
Hydroxyzine
1957
585
Approved as Treatment by the FDA
Hydroxyzine, also known as Vistaril, is approved by the FDA for 13 uses which include Nausea and Generalized Anxiety Disorder .
Nausea
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Neurotic Disorders
Nausea and vomiting
Nausea and Vomiting of Pregnancy
Pruritus
Allergic Conditions
Surgical and medical procedures
Nausea
Itching
Hypersensitivity
Neurotic Disorders
histamine
Effectiveness
How Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride Affects Patients
Hydroxyzine is used to reduce itching and other allergic symptoms, and can also be used as a sedative to reduce anxiety. It starts to take effect between 15 and 60 minutes after taking it and its effects last for up to 6 hours. If you take hydroxyzine and have a procedure requiring general anaesthetic, you should lower any other CNS depressants you are taking to avoid a potential overdose. Hydroxyzine may also cause a dangerous heart rhythm issue, which means it should be used with extra caution in people who are at risk of this.
How Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride works in the body
Hydroxyzine works by blocking the activity of histamine H<sub>1</sub> receptors, which are responsible for allergic reactions. This helps relieve symptoms like itching, runny nose, and watery eyes. It also has sedative properties that help with anxiety. Additionally, it may have antiemetic effects, which means it can help prevent vomiting.
When to interrupt dosage
The proposed dosage of Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride is contingent upon the diagnosed affliction, including Allergic Conditions, Neurotic Disorders and Nausea. The measure also relies upon the method of delivery listed in the table beneath.
Condition
Dosage
Administration
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
, 50.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 25.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg, 5.0 mg/mL
, Intramuscular, Solution, Solution - Intramuscular, Oral, Syrup, Syrup - Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Injection, solution - Intramuscular, Injection, solution, Liquid, Liquid - Intramuscular, Suspension - Oral, Suspension, Solution - Oral, Sublingual, Troche, Troche - Sublingual
Itching
, 50.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 25.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg, 5.0 mg/mL
, Intramuscular, Solution, Solution - Intramuscular, Oral, Syrup, Syrup - Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Injection, solution - Intramuscular, Injection, solution, Liquid, Liquid - Intramuscular, Suspension - Oral, Suspension, Solution - Oral, Sublingual, Troche, Troche - Sublingual
Surgical and medical procedures
, 50.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 25.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg, 5.0 mg/mL
, Intramuscular, Solution, Solution - Intramuscular, Oral, Syrup, Syrup - Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Injection, solution - Intramuscular, Injection, solution, Liquid, Liquid - Intramuscular, Suspension - Oral, Suspension, Solution - Oral, Sublingual, Troche, Troche - Sublingual
Nausea
, 50.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 25.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg, 5.0 mg/mL
, Intramuscular, Solution, Solution - Intramuscular, Oral, Syrup, Syrup - Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Injection, solution - Intramuscular, Injection, solution, Liquid, Liquid - Intramuscular, Suspension - Oral, Suspension, Solution - Oral, Sublingual, Troche, Troche - Sublingual
Nausea
, 50.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 25.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg, 5.0 mg/mL
, Intramuscular, Solution, Solution - Intramuscular, Oral, Syrup, Syrup - Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Injection, solution - Intramuscular, Injection, solution, Liquid, Liquid - Intramuscular, Suspension - Oral, Suspension, Solution - Oral, Sublingual, Troche, Troche - Sublingual
Hypersensitivity
, 50.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 25.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg, 5.0 mg/mL
, Intramuscular, Solution, Solution - Intramuscular, Oral, Syrup, Syrup - Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Injection, solution - Intramuscular, Injection, solution, Liquid, Liquid - Intramuscular, Suspension - Oral, Suspension, Solution - Oral, Sublingual, Troche, Troche - Sublingual
Neurotic Disorders
, 50.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 25.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg, 5.0 mg/mL
, Intramuscular, Solution, Solution - Intramuscular, Oral, Syrup, Syrup - Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Injection, solution - Intramuscular, Injection, solution, Liquid, Liquid - Intramuscular, Suspension - Oral, Suspension, Solution - Oral, Sublingual, Troche, Troche - Sublingual
histamine
, 50.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 25.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg, 5.0 mg/mL
, Intramuscular, Solution, Solution - Intramuscular, Oral, Syrup, Syrup - Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Injection, solution - Intramuscular, Injection, solution, Liquid, Liquid - Intramuscular, Suspension - Oral, Suspension, Solution - Oral, Sublingual, Troche, Troche - Sublingual
Warnings
Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride has thirteen contraindications, thus it should not be blended with the conditions stated in the following table.
Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride Contraindications
Condition
Risk Level
Notes
Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions
Do Not Combine
Hydroxyzine may interact with Pulse Frequency
Cardiac Arrhythmia
Do Not Combine
Pulse Frequency
Do Not Combine
Pregnancy Trimester, First
Do Not Combine
Sudden Cardiac Death
Do Not Combine
Porphyrias
Do Not Combine
Long QT Syndrome
Do Not Combine
Asthma
Do Not Combine
Bradycardia
Do Not Combine
Pulse Frequency
Do Not Combine
Pulse Frequency
Do Not Combine
Electrolyte imbalance
Do Not Combine
Torsades de Pointes
Do Not Combine
There are 20 known major drug interactions with Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride.
Common Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
Axitinib
Major
The metabolism of Axitinib can be decreased when combined with Hydroxyzine.
Azelastine
Major
Hydroxyzine may increase the central nervous system depressant (CNS depressant) activities of Azelastine.
Cabazitaxel
Major
The metabolism of Cabazitaxel can be decreased when combined with Hydroxyzine.
Copanlisib
Major
The metabolism of Copanlisib can be decreased when combined with Hydroxyzine.
Cyclophosphamide
Major
The metabolism of Cyclophosphamide can be decreased when combined with Hydroxyzine.
Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride Toxicity & Overdose Risk
The toxic dose of hydroxyzine for rats is 840mg/kg and 400mg/kg for mice. Symptoms of overdose include drowsiness, seizures, stupor, nausea, and vomiting. Treatments for overdose may include inducing vomiting and using a stomach rinse. Other treatments should focus on providing general support and controlling any low blood pressure. Caffeine and sodium benzoate injections may be used to counteract CNS depressant effects, but dialysis is unlikely to help.
Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride?
229 clinical trials are actively assessing the potential of Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride to ameliorate Generalized Anxiety Disorder, facilitate Surgical and medical procedures and reduce Itch.
Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
173 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 2, Phase 4, Early Phase 1, Phase 3, Phase 1
histamine
0 Actively Recruiting
Itching
3 Actively Recruiting
Phase 3, Not Applicable
Nausea
0 Actively Recruiting
Nausea
0 Actively Recruiting
Neurotic Disorders
0 Actively Recruiting
Surgical and medical procedures
0 Actively Recruiting
Hypersensitivity
0 Actively Recruiting
Patient Q&A Section about hydroxyzine hydrochloride
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
What kind of drug is hydroxyzine hydrochloride?
"Hydroxyzine is an antihistamine medication that works by blocking the action of histamine in the body to relieve allergic symptoms, and by decreasing activity in the brain."
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Is hydroxyzine a sleeping pill?
"The main reason why Hydroxyzine (Atarax, Vistaril) is commonly prescribed is because it has sedative properties that can help people with sleep disorders like insomnia. Additionally, since it has calming effects, it is often used as an anaesthetic with other medications before surgery."
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