Anxiolytics & Sleep Agents · Sleep Agents

Hydroxyzine

Brand: Atarax (hydroxyzine HCl, largely discontinued as brand), Vistaril (hydroxyzine pamoate)

First-generation antihistamine / H1 antagonist

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1.What is hydroxyzine's mechanism, onset, and primary psychiatric use?

2.A nurse asks to give hydroxyzine IV for an agitated patient. What is your response?

3.Why is hydroxyzine on the Beers list for elderly patients?

4.What is anticholinergic burden, and why does hydroxyzine matter?

5.A 78-year-old on oxybutynin and diphenhydramine is started on hydroxyzine 50 mg TID. She becomes confused with falls. Why?

6.What cardiac risk does hydroxyzine carry?

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