Vistaril

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Overview:

Vistaril
(when available)

Pharmacology and use:
Hydroxyzine, a piperazine antihistamine structurally related to buclizine, cyclizine, and meclizine, is used to treat histamine-mediated pruritus or pruritus due to allergy, nausea and vomiting, and, in combination with an opiate agonist, anxiolytic pain. Hydroxyzine is also used as a perioperative sedative and anxiolytic and to manage acute alcohol withdrawal. Hydroxyzine's active metabolite, cetirizine, is also used as an H1-antagonist. For symptomatic relief of anxiety and tension associated with psychoneurosis and as an adjunct in organic disease states in which anxiety is manifested. Useful in the management of pruritus due to allergic conditions such as chronic urticaria.

Mechanism Of Action:
Hydroxyzine competes with histamine for binding at H1-receptor sites on the effector cell surface, resulting in suppression of histaminic edema, flare, and pruritus. The sedative properties of hydroxyzine occur at the subcortical level of the CNS. Secondary to its central anticholinergic actions, hydroxyzine may be effective as an antiemetic.

News Articles on Hydroxyzine

LA TOYA: I will nail Michael Jackson's killers  -  ‎Jul 11, 2009‎
He was also taking twice-daily jabs of painkiller Vistaril, anxiety drug Xanax, anti-depressants Prozac and Zoloft, plus anti-indigestion drug Prilosec. News of the World

JACKSON'S DANGEROUS DRUG COCKTAIL  -  ‎Jun 26, 2009‎
To add to the reality-alerting effect of the Demerol, Jackson also took a drug called Vistaril, which amplifies the narcotics effect, experts say. New York Post

Michael Jackson's daily drug intake cries of a person in pain  -  ‎Jul 3, 2009‎
The combined power of these drugs would require that he be monitored closely, as the Demerol, Vistaril, and Diluadid are powerful narcotics that on their Examiner.com

G & G Holistic Drug Rehab President John Giordano – Michael ...  -  ‎Jul 8, 2009‎
According to the NY Post, just days after his death, reports indicated that Jackson took a daily cocktail of Demerol, Vistaril, Soma, Dilaudid, Vicodin, PRLog.Org (press release)

Michael Jackson - Death or simply 'Put to Sleep?'  -  ‎Jul 5, 2009‎
Xanax, Zoloft, Demerol, Vistaril, Paxil, and Prilosec. Dr. Poncy said they see this type of poly-substance addiction at Sunrise Detox all the time. PR-USA.net (press release)

La Toya Jackson diz que irmão foi 'assassinado'  -  ‎Jul 12, 2009‎
Entre as drogas citadas estão o analgésico Vistaril, Xanax, os antidepressivos Prozac e Zoloft, além de remédios para indigestão. La Toya, no entanto, O Globo

Onthuld: negen zware medicijnen in Jacksons dodelijke cocktail  -  ‎Jun 27, 2009‎
Van Vistaril is bekend dat die het effect van andere medicijnen versterkt. Geen wonder dat Jackson ook Prilosec nam, een middel tegen maagpijn. Het Laatste Nieuws

Privé arts Michael Jackson verhoord door politie  -  ‎Jun 28, 2009‎
Paxil en de angstremmer Vistaril Jackson slikte het antidepressivum Paxil in de vorm van pillen van twintig milligram. Van Vistaril is bekend dat die het Medical facts

Kế hoạch làm phim cá»§a Michael bị “phá sảnâ€?  -  ‎Jul 12, 2009‎
Ông cÅ©ng tiêm 2 ngày má»™t lần thuốc giảm Ä‘au Vistaril, thuốc chống lo lắng Xanax, thuốc an thần Prozac và Zoloft cá»™ng vá»›i loại thuốc chống khó tiêu Prilosec. 24 giờ

Gia đình Michael yêu cầu khám nghiệm lại tá»­ thi  -  ‎Jun 27, 2009‎
Zoloft, thuốc chống suy nhược Ritalin và thuốc trợ tim Prilosec. Ngoài ra phải kể đến hai loại thuốc giảm đau là Dilaudid và Vistaril. VNExpress

Il re del pop era malato ai polmoni,  -  ‎Jun 28, 2009‎
Xanax, Zoloft, Demerol, Vistaril, Paxil, Prilosec. Gli anni passati a lottare contro le accuse di pedofilia gli avevano scosso l'equilibrio psicologico, La Stampa

Cái chết cá»§a Michael Jackson vẫn trong vòng bí ẩn  -  ‎Jun 28, 2009‎
...thuốc chống trầm cảm Prozac, Zoloft, thuốc chống suy nhược Ritalin và thuốc trợ tim Prilosec, hai loại thuốc giảm Ä‘au là Dilaudid và Vistaril. Lao động

WykoÅ„czyÅ‚a go agencja koncertowa?  -  ‎Jun 29, 2009‎
Michael codziennie zażywał przeciwbólowe demerol, dilaudid i vicodin, przeciwlękowe xanax i vistaril, na rozluźnienie mięśni somę, antydepresyjny paxil oraz Radio Eska

Mrtvý Jackson: Zabily ho drogy a anorexie!  -  ‎Jun 27, 2009‎
Jackson spoleÄ?nÄ› s Demerolem bral také lék Vistaril, který úÄ?innost léku jeÅ¡tÄ› výraznÄ› zvýšoval av této kombinaci byl životu nebezpeÄ?ný! Blesk.cz

Cuyahoga County Jail has new medical policy in place addressing ...  -  ‎Mar 30, 2009‎
The jail's medical guidelines call for the use of Xanax to be tapered off over seven to 14 days and the inmate switched to Buspar, Vistaril or an The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com

AUGUSTA State: Give killer 40 years  -  ‎Mar 2, 2009‎
...diagnosed with bipolar disorder, major depression and post-traumatic stress disorder and prescribed such medications as Seroquel, Vistaril and Clonopin. Kennebec Journal

Wyeth v Levine and the pre-emption doctrine  -  ‎Mar 5, 2009‎
...an enforcement action against a manufacturer for —————— 4Levine also introduced evidence that Pfizer had withdrawn Vistaril, another antinausea drug, Linex Legal

Defendant says mental health care failed him  -  Jan 26, 2009
...diagnosed with bipolar disorder, major depression and post-traumatic stress disorder and prescribed such medications as Seroquel, Vistaril and Clonopin. Kennebec Journal,

Dental Anxiety  -  Oct 17, 2008
Some other examples of oral medications used in sedation dentistry include Halcion®, Sonata®, Ativan® and Vistaril®. For some patients, oral medications may WSOCtv.com,

Lawrence County sued over inmate's death  -  16 Sep 2008
He was prescribed two medications, Vistaril and Bentyl, which the lawsuit contends have side effects that include dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, Pittsburgh Post Gazette,

Inmate charged for bringing anxiety medication into jail  -  Sep 10, 2008
...produced two more, according to his Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office arrest report. The capsules were identified as Vistaril and are used to treat anxiety. The Northwest Florida Daily News,

Scientology Cult's Tiny Tyrant: David Miscavige  -  Aug 23, 2008
One fine day, he died, hopped up out of his mind on the psychiatric medication Vistaril. David Miscavige and a couple of other top Scilons zoomed up there Bay Area Indymedia,

MRI Health Problems: "It's Like Being On Fire"  -  Jul 31, 2008
I'm still on the pain medication and taking Vistaril [a drug used to treat allergic reactions]." Like many people, Barbara says that the health problems Lawyers and Settlements

Church of Scientology statement  -  Jan 15, 2008
When L. Ron Hubbard died was his body full of Vistaril, a psychiatric drug? If so, how do you explain this? As Mr. Morton is aware, the Church of MSNBC

Church of Scientology - Power, Lies, Corruption, Part III ...  -  Jan 31, 2008
...symptoms of dementia or some other form of mental illness, as his toxicology report showed he had the anti-anxiety sedative Vistaril in his system. Glosslip,

Wendy Ann Satmary, MD, Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, Woodland ...  -  Jan 30, 2008
Nighttime scratching can be effectively treated with a sedating antihistamine (eg, hydroxyzine [Vistaril]) given two hours before bedtime.22 The dose can be AAFP News Now

Virginia Dentist Fined: 3 Year Old Almost Dies  -  Nov 9, 2007
More importantly, the amount of Vistaril given to the young girl to sedate her prior to the dental procedure exceeded the FDA recommended dosage. InjuryBoard.com,

Overproduction of blood cells can provoke an intolerable itch  -  Oct 20, 2007
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl), hydroxyzine (Vistaril) and cyproheptadine (Periactin) are examples of good anti-itch antihistamines. DEAR DR. SouthCoastToday.com,

Sedation Dentistry May Help Allay All your Dental Fears  -  Sep 25, 2007
...diazepam (Valium), lorazepam (Ativan) zaleoplon (Sonata) and hydroxyzine (Vistaril). All of these medications have been proven to be safe and effective. PR-GB.com (press release),

The Invasion Begins  -  Aug 28, 2007
But the only toxin in Hubbard's body was Vistaril, as prescribed by his physician. Vistaril is the brand name of Hydroxyzine, an anti-anxiety medication. Cleveland Free Times,

Woman says she was raped at hospital  -  Aug 19, 2007
She was drowsy from Ativan, used to treat anxiety, and Vistaril, a sedative. "I woke up and he was already on top of me. He put his hand on my mouth," the The News Journal,

Lackey free; DA seeks no bail  -  Jul 13, 2007
Oneida Dispatch,...her mental state has been unstable for a years causing her to be on various anti-depressants including Prozac, Klonopin and Vistaril. "I want the truth.

Judge weighs new trial for Lackey  -  Jul 9, 2007
Oneida Dispatch,..."As long as I can remember she's been on Klonopin, Prozac and Vistaril," Sullivan said. He said he diagnosed the victim with generalized anxiety disorder

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Dentists Face Disciplinary Hearing  -  Mar 30, 2007
Harrisonburg Daily News Record,Also, Dakota received 100 milligrams of the anti-histamine Vistaril, when 30 milligrams was the maximum dose appropriate, Cooke said.

Many states offer sedatives to inmates before execution  Nov 7, 2006
The other drug most commonly given to condemned inmates in Ohio is Vistaril, an antihistamine sometimes prescribed as a sedative. ... -Wilmington Morning Star, Foro de Shell Security - Seguridad informática  Oct 27, 2006
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He was stopped by Deputy Limbaugh. He was found to have an unlabeled prescription bottle containing eight Vistaril tablets he admitted to stealing. ... -Baker County Standard, Scientology Cruises Along, Thanks to Command Hypnosis  Sep 16, 2006
...convicted criminal (felony fraud in France) and drug addict -- at least according to the coroner who found high levels of the psychoactive Vistaril in his blood ... -Consumer Affairs

Brand Names/Synonyms:
Vistaril is also known by the following brand names and/or synonymsAlamon; Atara; Atarax; Atarax Base; Ataraxoid; Atarazoid; Atarox; Atazina; Aterax; CHEMBANK2612; Deinait; Durrax; Equipoise; Equipose; Fenarol; HSDB 3098; Hidroxizina [Inn-Spanish]; Hy-Pam 25; Hychotine; Hydroksyzyny; Hydroksyzyny [Polish]; Hydroxine; Hydroxizine; Hydroxizinum; Hydroxycine; Hydroxyzin; Hydroxyzine; Hydroxyzine Base; Hydroxyzine Hcl; Hydroxyzine Pamoate; Hydroxyzinum [Inn-Latin]; Hydroxyzyne; Idrossizina; Idrossizina [Dcit]; Masmoran; NP 212; Neo-Calma; Neurozina; Nevrolaks; Orgatrax; Pamazone; Parenteral; Paxistil; Placidol; Plaxidol; Quiess; Tran-Q; Tranquizine; Traquizine; U.C.B 4492; U.CB 4492; UCB 4492; UCB 492; UCB-4492; Vesparaz-Wirkstoff; Vistaril; Vistaril Pamoate; Vistazine

Drug Category:
Vistaril is categorized under the following by the FDA: Antipruritics; Histamine H1 Antagonists; Anxiolytics sedatives and hypnotics; ATC:N05BB01

Dosage Forms:
CAPSULE; LIQUID; SOLUTION; SYRUP

Absorption:
Rapidly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract

Interactions:
Interactions for Hydroxyzine:

THE POTENTIATING ACTION OF HYDROXYZINE MUST BE CONSIDERED WHEN THE DRUG IS USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DEPRESSANTS SUCH AS NARCOTICS, NON-NARCOTIC ANALGESICS AND BARBITURATES. Therefore when central nervous system depressants are administered concomitantly with hydroxyzine their dosage should be reduced.

Since drowsiness may occur with use of this drug, patients should be warned of this possibility and cautioned against driving a car or operating dangerous machinery while taking Atarax. Patients should be advised against the simultaneous use of other CNS depressant drugs, and cautioned that the effect of alcohol may be increased.





Chemical IUPAC Name:
2-[2-[4-[(4-chlorophenyl)-phenyl-methyl]piperazin-1-yl]ethoxy]ethanol

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