Novo-Hydroxyzin
Related terms
Brand Names: U.S.:
Vistaril?
Brand Names: Canada:
Apo-Hydroxyzine?;Atarax?;Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride Injection, USP;Novo-Hydroxyzin;Nu-Hydroxyzine;PMS-Hydroxyzine;Riva-Hydroxyzine
Uses
- It is used to ease allergy signs.
- It is used to treat anxiety.
- It is used to treat upset stomach and throwing up.
- Hydroxyzine lowers or stops the body's reaction to the allergen.
- It calms the brain.
- It affects the throwing up (vomiting) center in the brain.
Dosing
How to take
- Oral:
- Take with or without food. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach.
- There is a liquid (suspension, syrup) if you cannot swallow pills. Shake suspension well before use.
- Those who have feeding tubes may also use the liquid. Flush the feeding tube before and after this drug is given.
- Shot:
- It is given as a shot into a muscle.
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