hydroxyzine
Anxiety-treating antihistamine drug
Hydroxyzine is an antihistamine medication prescribed primarily for anxiety, itching, and allergic reactions.
It works by blocking histamine receptors and has sedating effects, making it useful as a pre-operative sedative or for short-term treatment of tension and nervousness.
Unlike some anti-anxiety medications, hydroxyzine is not addictive, which makes it a common choice when dependency is a concern.
The doctor prescribed hydroxyzine to help with her hives and anxiety before the procedure.
Allergy-response compound
- receptorSignal-receiving molecule
- blockerSomething that obstructs
- pruritusMedical term for itching
- urticariaRaised itchy skin welts
hives · itching · dermatitis · eczema · angioedema · allergic rhinitis · hay fever · pollen
State of near-sleep
- sleepinessState of needing rest
- somnolenceAbnormal urge to doze
- sedativeDrug promoting calm
- tranquilizerSubstance that induces calm
relaxation · lethargy · calmness · hypnotic · premedication · restfulness · torpor · sleep aid
Medical dispensing authorization
- hydrochlorideOrganic base-acid salt
- genericNot brand-name
- brand-nameProprietary product name
- tabletFlat portable computing device
capsule · syrup · injection · dose · pharmacology · pharmacy · pharmacist · medication
Persistent apprehensive distress
- stressPressure, mental or vocal
- worryTroubled mental state
- nervousnessState of anxious unease
- tensionStretched or strained state
apprehension · restlessness · agitation · preoperative · panic · fear · unease · jitters
histamine
Allergy-response compound
urticaria · hives · itching · dermatitis · eczema · angioedema · allergic rhinitis · hay fever · pollen · dust
drowsiness
State of near-sleep
- sleepinessState of needing rest
- somnolenceAbnormal urge to doze
- sedativeDrug promoting calm
tranquilizer · relaxation · lethargy · calmness · hypnotic · premedication · restfulness · torpor · sleep aid · quietude
prescription
Medical dispensing authorization
- hydrochlorideOrganic base-acid salt
- genericNot brand-name
- brand-nameProprietary product name
tablet · capsule · syrup · injection · dose · pharmacology · pharmacy · pharmacist · medication · drug
anxiety
Persistent apprehensive distress
- stressPressure, mental or vocal
- worryTroubled mental state
- nervousnessState of anxious unease
tension · apprehension · restlessness · agitation · preoperative · panic · fear · unease · jitters · edginess
hydroxyzinecetirizine
Second-generation antihistamine drug
loratadine · Claritin · Allegra · Zyrtec
hydroxyzinecaffeine
Methylxanthine stimulant compound
amphetamine · stimulants · Adderall · stimulant · Ritalin
oxygen, hydroxyl, antihistamine, hydrazine, antihistamines, hydroxy, hydroxylated