This medication is used for treating itching caused by allergies. It can also be used to treat anxiety and make recipient feel sleepy or relaxed before and after a surgery.
hyrdroxyzine
This medication is used for decreasing and preventing the probability of organ rejection after organ transplantation. It can also be used in the treatment of certain autoimmune diseases.
Contradications
This medicine is contraindicated in patients with toxic hepatitis.
Side effects
The most common side-effects are bone marrow suppression (decreased production of cells by the bone marrow), hepatotoxicity (liver toxicity), gastrointestinal problems, and rash.
Expert Advice
INDICATIONS
This medication is used for decreasing and preventing the probability of organ rejection after organ transplantation. It can also be used in the treatment of certain autoimmune diseases.
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
This medicine is contraindicated in patients with toxic hepatitis.
SIDE-EFFECTS:
The most common side-effects are bone marrow suppression (decreased production of cells by the bone marrow), hepatotoxicity (liver toxicity), gastrointestinal problems, and rash.
PREGNANCY:
Consult your health care provider before use of this medicine during pregnancy.
LACTATION:
Consult your health care provider before using this medicine if you are a nursing mother.
PRECAUTION:
Impaired Kidney function, infection, pregnancy, under sun exposure.
FAQs
What are the uses of Hydroxyzine?
How to store Hydroxyzine?
Please store this medicine at room temperature (20-25 Celsius). Keep medicine away from excessive light, moisture, and children. Please do not flush medicines down the toilet. Please read the leaflet provided with the medicine for further storage guidance.
Is there anything else I can do to control my allergy symptoms?
For the management of allergy symptoms, find out what is causing the allergy and avoid places/ situations where contact with allergen is more likely to occur for instance pollen and dust may lead to allergic symptoms. Carry and use an anti- allergic (anti-histamine) if symptoms worsen. Practice good hygiene. For more guidance, discuss your allergies and associated management with your healthcare provider.
Will it leave scars or rashes?
This medicine rarely leaves scars but frequent and harsh scratching may lead to scar formation.
Will this medicine work instantly?
It takes about 30-60 minutes for this medicine to show its full effect.
What are the precautions for taking this medicine?
• Avoid doing work that requires alertness such as driving immediately after taking this medicine as it may cause drowsiness • This medicine may cause increased side effects if used in combination with other anti-allergic medicines (anti-histamines particularly)
Does Hydroxyzine have any effect on pregnancy and lactation?
This medicine should only be used during pregnancy if no other safer alternate is available. Consult your healthcare provider for further guidance.
