hydroxyzine

noun

hy·​droxy·​zine hī-ˈdräk-sə-ˌzēn How to pronounce hydroxyzine (audio)
: a compound C21H27ClN2O2 used as an antihistamine and tranquilizer

Examples of hydroxyzine in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web First-generation oral antihistamines, like Benadryl (diphenhydramine) or Atarax (hydroxyzine), are more likely than second-generation antihistamines, like Claritin (loratadine) or Zyrtec (cetirizine), to cause drowsiness, Yu said. Hannah Seo, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2024 The doctor gave her hydroxyzine, an antihistamine with a sedative effect; paracetamol, a medication used to reduce fever; and an antibiotic, according to medical records obtained by Krzysztof and reviewed by TIME. TIME, 13 Oct. 2023 With the help of hydroxyzine, these symptoms can be greatly reduced, improving our dog's quality of life. Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 22 June 2023 Lyrica, oxycodone, nadolol, hydroxyzine, Cymbalta, gabapentin. William Wan, Washington Post, 12 June 2023 The Mercer County Prosecutor's Office revealed Wednesday that the 20-year-old junior took her own life by ingesting a fatal dose of bupropion, escitalopram and hydroxyzine. Rebecca Rosenberg, Fox News, 29 Dec. 2022 Bupropion and escitalopram – known by the brand names Wellbutrin and Lexapro – are primarily prescribed for depression, while hydroxyzine is an antihistamine that treats allergies and anxiety. Rebecca Rosenberg, Fox News, 29 Dec. 2022 Smith-Fields’ autopsy results indicated that her cause of death was a combination of fentanyl, promethazine, hydroxyzine, and alcohol. Jenna Caldwell, Time, 17 Feb. 2022 In her purse, police found several medications, including tramadol, suspected Ambien, vitamin E, butalbital-acetaminophen-caffeine, ferrous sulfate, hydroxyzine hydrochloride and nadolol. Bob Sandrick, cleveland, 27 Dec. 2019

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Word History

Etymology

hydroxy- + piperazine

First Known Use

1956, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hydroxyzine was in 1956

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Cite this Entry

“Hydroxyzine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hydroxyzine. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.

Medical Definition

hydroxyzine

noun
hy·​droxy·​zine hī-ˈdräk-sə-ˌzēn How to pronounce hydroxyzine (audio)
: a compound that is administered usually in the form of its dihydrochloride C21H27ClN2O2·2HCl or pamoate C21H27ClN2O2·C23H16O6 and is used as an antihistamine and tranquilizer see vistaril
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