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Hydroxyzine, sold under the brand names Atarax and Vistaril among others, is an antihistamine medication. [8] It is used in the treatment of itchiness, anxiety, insomnia, and nausea (including that due to motion sickness). [8] It is used either by mouth or injection into a muscle. [8] Hydroxyzine works by blocking the effects of histamine. [9]
Chlorphenamine (Piriton), a less sedating antihistamine, was synthesized in 1951, and hydroxyzine (Atarax, Vistaril), an antihistamine used specifically as a sedative and tranquilizer, was developed in 1956. [22] [26] The first non-sedating antihistamine was terfenadine (Seldane) and was developed in 1973.
For most people, recommendations are to reduce blood pressure to less than or equal to somewhere between 140/90 mmHg and 160/100 mmHg. [2] In general, for people with elevated blood pressure, attempting to achieve lower levels of blood pressure than the recommended 140/90 mmHg will create more harm than benefits, [3] in particular for older people. [4]
Drug interactions aren’t common with Zyrtec, according to the FDA, Dr. Brooks says you’ll want to be careful about using other medications that can cause drowsiness at the same time. Claritin
Regular screenings for high blood pressure can help determine whether you’re at risk of health issues such as heart disease and stroke. A stroke, for example, can cause serious brain damage. If ...
Chlorthalidone is the thiazide drug that is most strongly supported by the evidence as providing a mortality benefit; in the ALLHAT study, a chlorthalidone dose of 12.5 mg was used, with titration up to 25 mg for those subjects who did not achieve blood pressure control at 12.5 mg. Chlorthalidone has repeatedly been found to have a stronger ...
Does not cross the blood–brain barrier and has few to no central effects. [9] Robinul, Cuvposa, Seebri Hydroxyzine: Very mild/negligible action Vistaril, Atarax Ipratropium bromide NS: Asthma and bronchitis [5] Bronchial vasodilation; Lacks mucociliary excretion inhibition. [5] Atrovent and Apovent Mebeverine
Here’s what garden and patio plants you can save for next spring. As the temperatures start to drop and sweater weather arrives, you may start to look sadly at your beautiful, lush garden plants.