Hydroxyzine (Atarax, Vistaril)

Atarax, Vistaril

Antihistamine, antiemetic, antianxiety agent.

Potentiates effects of analgesics; calming effect without impairing mental alertness.

To potentiate the effects of analgesics; to control nausea and vomiting, anxiety reactions, and motion sickness; preoperative and postoperative sedation.

Hypersensitivity

Dry mouth and drowsiness.

Potentiates the effects of CNS depressants such as narcotics, barbiturates, and alcohol.

25 mg/mL or 50 mg/mL in 1-mL vials.

• Adult: 25-100 mg IM.
• Pediatric: 0.5 -1.0 mg/kg/dose IM.

• Onset: IM: 15-30 minutes.
• Peak Effect: 45 minutes to 1.5 hours.
• Duration: 4-6 hours.

Should be given by IM injection only. Localized burning at injection site is common complaint.