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Wednesday, November, 11, 2009

What Is Hydroxyzine Pam Used For

Health Encyclopedia: Hydroxyzine Overdose

Definition

This is poisoning from an overdose of hydroxyzine,an antihistamine used to treat symptoms of allergies and motion sickness.


Alternative Names

Atarax overdose; Vistariloverdose


Poisonous Ingredient

Hydroxyzine, a prescription medication.


Where Found
  • Atarax
  • Durrax
  • Rezine
  • Vistaril
  • Ucerax
Note: This list may not be all inclusive.
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Health Guide

Urinary Tract Infection: Medications
...of medications to help interstitial cystitis symptoms. These drugs include antihistamines, such as hydroxyzine (Atarax), and low doses of the tricyclic antidepressant amitriptyline (Elavil). Drugs... Read more »
Insomnia: Medications
...indicated only for allergies, such as chlorpheniramine (Chlor-Trimeton), diphenhydramine (Benadryl), or hydroxyzine (Atarax or Vistaril) may also be used as mild sleep-inducers.Unfortunately, most... Read more »
Encephalitis: Viral: Prevention
PreventionThe risk for mosquito-born infections is highest between dusk and dawn, when mosquitoes feed. A good insect repellent is very helpful in reducing the risk for vector-borne disease. The most... Read more »
Cataracts: Diagnosis
Either an ophthalmologist or an optometrist can examine patients for cataracts, but only ophthalmologists are qualified to treat cataracts.An ophthalmologist is a doctor who specializes in... Read more »
Scleroderma: Treatment
Because scleroderma is so variable, treatments vary depending on the patient.The first step is to determine what form the disease has taken:Is it local or systemic, and if systemic, is it... Read more »

Medications

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Hydroxyzine is used for the short-term treatment of nervousness and tension that may occur with... Read more »

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Hydroxyzine is used for the short-term treatment of nervousness and tension that may occur with... Read more »

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Hydroxyzine is used for the short-term treatment of nervousness and tension that may occur with... Read more »

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Hydroxyzine is used for the short-term treatment of nervousness and tension that may occur with... Read more »

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...belladonna alkaloids/scopolamine, antihistamines such as hydroxyzine, phenothiazines such as ... Read more »

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