(hydroxyzine)
General English name: hydroxyzine
Brand: Ucerax, Atarax
Application: Itching
Hydroxyzine drug information
Contraindications to hydroxyzine
Drug Interaction Hydroxyzine
Tips to consider before taking hydroxyzine
Possible side effects of hydroxyzine
How to store hydroxyzine
Hydroxyzine drug information
Drug Information: Hydroxyzine belongs to a group of drugs called antihistamines. Hydroxyzine is used to reduce itching in skin conditions such as urticaria. Contact with substances such as pollen, pet hair, dust, and insect bites can cause some people to overproduce histamine. This extra histamine causes hives and itchy skin. Hydroxyzine reduces allergy symptoms by reducing the effects of histamine.
Contraindications to hydroxyzine
- Pay attention to the expiration date of the hydroxyzine medicine and do not take it if the medicine in your hand has expired.
- Never give hydroxyzine to anyone else, even if you have the same symptoms.
- Do not take more than the dose of hydroxyzine prescribed by your doctor.
- Check for hydroxyzine drug interactions and be sure to tell your doctor what other medications you are taking.
Drug Interaction Hydroxyzine
Drug interactions may alter drug performance and increase the risk of serious side effects. Make a list of all the medicines (including prescription / over-the-counter medicines and herbal products) you use and share them with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not change the dose of your medicine without consulting your doctor or stop taking the medicine.
Some medications that may interact with hydroxyzine include skin antihistamines (such as creams, ointments, and diphenhydramine sprays).
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking medicines that cause drowsiness, including: alcohol, antihistamines (such as cetirizine, diphenhydramine), sleeping pills or anxiety medications (such as alprazolam), alprazolam (alprazolam) (diazepam), zolpidem, muscle relaxants, and analgesics and painkillers (such as codeine).
Check the labels on all your medicines (such as allergies or cough and cold medicines) because some of them are made up of substances that cause drowsiness. Ask your pharmacist how to use them so that you can use them safely.
Some medications that may interact with hydroxyzine include skin antihistamines (such as creams, ointments, and diphenhydramine sprays).
Hydroxyzine is very similar to cetirizine and levostirizine. Do not take these medicines together.
Hydroxyzine may interfere with certain laboratory tests (including skin allergy testing, urinary corticosteroid levels) and cause erroneous results. Inform laboratory personnel that you have used this medicine before the test.
Tips to consider before taking hydroxyzine
In order to ensure that hydroxyzine is suitable for your condition, you should be aware of the following before your doctor prescribes:
• If you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
• If you have liver or kidney disease.
• If you have glaucoma (glaucoma).
• If you have prostate or urinary problems.
• If your heartbeat is irregular.
• If your small intestine is blocked.
• If you have epilepsy.
• If you have chronic respiratory problems, asthma or bronchitis.
• If you have inherited porphyria blood disease.
• If you are currently taking certain medications. These include all available medicines, whether prescribed or used by your doctor, such as herbal medicines and supplements.
• If you have ever been allergic to any medication.
Possible side effects of hydroxyzine
All medications, along with their positive effects, can cause unwanted side effects in the body. However, these complications do not occur in all people. Over time, your body will adjust to the new medicine and these symptoms will go away, but if the following symptoms persist or become painful, consult your doctor.
Fatigue, drowsiness, blurred vision: In this situation, avoid driving and working with tools.
Headache: Ask your doctor to prescribe a suitable painkiller.
Dry mouth: Look for sugar-free gum.
Problems urinating: Tell your doctor if this is bothering you.
Stomach upset: Eat simple foods. Avoid high-fat and spicy foods.
Talk to your doctor if you have any other symptoms that you think may be due to hydroxyzine.
How to store hydroxyzine
• Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.
• Keep the medicine in a cool, dry place away from heat and direct sunlight.