What is Iterax medicine for?

What is Iterax medicine for?

Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies. It is an antihistamine and works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction. Hydroxyzine may also be used short-term to treat anxiety or to help you feel sleepy/relaxed before and after surgery.

Does hydroxyzine increase blood flow?

It causes an increase in blood flow to the area of the allergy, and the release of other chemicals that add to the allergic response. All this results in the symptoms of allergic reactions. Histamine is responsible for causing the itching associated with a nettle-type rash and with allergic eczema.

Can hydroxyzine HCL increase heart rate?

Hydroxyzine has been linked to changes in the electrical activity of the heart called QT prolongation. This can cause abnormal heart rhythms and in rare cases can be serious or life-threatening.

Can I buy hydroxyzine hydrochloride over the counter?

Hydroxyzine is only available with a prescription and not available OTC.

Is Iterax still available?

The Atarax brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. If generic versions of this product have been approved by the FDA, there may be generic equivalents available.

Can hydroxyzine cause erection?

Molecular modelling showed that the hydroxyzine metabolite, norchlorcyclizine, has structural and conformational similarities to the trazodone metabolite, m-chlorophenylpiperazine. This suggests that a common pharmacological mechanism may underlie the ability of trazodone and hydroxyzine to induce erections.

Does hydroxyzine lower BP?

You may have low blood pressure while you’re taking hydroxyzine oral tablets. This wasn’t a side effect reported in studies of the drug. Instead, low blood pressure from hydroxyzine was reported after the drug’s initial studies.

Is it OK to take hydroxyzine every night?

Are There Any Risks For Taking Hydroxyzine For Long Periods Of Time? To date, there are no known problems associated with the long-term use of hydroxyzine. It is a safe and effective medication when used as directed.

What is better Benadryl or hydroxyzine?

Atarax (hydroxyzine) effectively relieves itching caused by an allergic reaction. It can also help alleviate anxiety, but isn’t a first choice medicine and can make you very sleepy. Benadryl (Diphenhydramine) is often better than other antihistamines at treating allergy symptoms and hives.