Hydroxyzine is an antihistaminic medication. In allergy, it works by blocking the
action of a chemical messenger (histamine).
This relieves allergy symptoms such as itching, swelling, and rashes. In short-term
anxiety, it works by decreasing the activity in brain, thereby helping you feel
relaxed/sleepy

Hydroxyzine is used to help control anxiety and tension caused by nervous and
emotional conditions. It can also be used to help control anxiety and produce sleep
before surgery.
This medicine is also used to relieve the symptoms of an allergic reaction (eg, hives,
itching skin) caused by chronic urticaria, and atopic and contact dermatoses).

 Dizziness
 Cough
 Chest discomfort
 Fast heartbeat
 Constipation
 Dry mouth
 Headache
 Shaking of the hands or feet

This medicine may cause sedation and irregular heart beats. Monitoring of liver and
kidney function is necessary.
Consumption of alcohol with this medicine is not recommended as it can result in
dizziness and difficulty in concentration.

This medicine may increase the risk of irregular heart rhythm. Therefore, should be
used with caution in patients with the history of heart disease. It also lowers the
blood pressure when used in combination with antihypertensives.
This medicine is not recommended in patients with the severe liver disease.
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with the kidney injury.
Monitoring of kidney function parameters is necessary.