● 406 ● Indications● Action● Examples● ● ● ● NameGeneric HydroxyzineAntiemeticthe subcortical level of the CNSAllergic reactions producing pruritic conditionsteral only) Temporary relief of anxiety symptomscontrol of emesis in preoperative/postoperative clients (paren-Reduction of narcotic requirement, alleviation of anxiety, and Exerts central nervous system (CNS)-depressant activity at Anxiety disordersHas anticholinergic, antihistaminic, and antiemetic propertiesCHEMICAL CLASS: ANTIHISTAMINESTrade NameVistaril^3 (hr)Half-life CCategoryPregnancy Available Forms (mg) Oral susp: 25/5 mLCaps: 10, 25, 50, 100Syrup: 10/5 mLInj: 25/mL, 50/mL
CAntianxiety AgentsHAPTER PSYCHOTROPIC MEDICATIONSUNIT FOUR (^25)
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