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A first-generation antihistamine of the piperazine class, used as an antihistamine, antiemetic, anxiolytic, and weak analgesic.
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hydroxyzine — noun a drug (trade names Atarax and Vistaril) used as a tranquilizer to treat anxiety and motion sickness • Syn: ↑hydroxyzine hydrochloride, ↑Atarax, ↑Vistaril • Usage Domain: ↑trade name (for: ↑Vistaril), ↑ … Useful english dictionary
hydroxyzine hydrochloride — [USP] the dihydrochloride salt of hydroxyzine, used as an antianxiety agent and antiemetic, in urticaria and other manifestations of allergic dermatoses, and as an adjunct to preoperative and postoperative medications. Administered orally or… … Medical dictionary
hydroxyzine pamoate — [USP] the pamoate salt of hydroxyzine, having the actions and uses of the hydrochloride salt; administered orally … Medical dictionary
hydroxyzine hydrochloride — noun a drug (trade names Atarax and Vistaril) used as a tranquilizer to treat anxiety and motion sickness • Syn: ↑hydroxyzine, ↑Atarax, ↑Vistaril • Usage Domain: ↑trade name (for: ↑Vistaril), ↑trade … Useful english dictionary
hydroxyzine — noun Etymology: hydroxy + piperazine Date: 1956 a compound C21H27ClN2O2 used as an antihistamine and tranquilizer … New Collegiate Dictionary
hydroxyzine — /huy drok seuh zeen /, n. Pharm. an antihistaminic compound, C21H27ClN2O2, used in the treatment of allergy, nausea, and anxiety. [1955 60; HYDROXY + (PIPERA)ZINE] * * * … Universalium
hydroxyzine — A mild sedative and minor tranquilizer used in neuroses; available as the hydrochloride and pamoate. Often used to prevent nausea and to enhance the effects of narcotics. * * * hy·droxy·zine hī dräk sə .zēn n a compound that is administered usu.… … Medical dictionary
hydroxyzine — n. antihistaminic compound (used in the treatment of allergies, nausea, etc.) … English contemporary dictionary
