Manufacturer: UCB Pharma
Pharmaceutical name: Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride
Pack: 30 pills (25 mg)
Atarax (Hydroxyzine) is an antihistamine utilized for managing anxiety, alleviating itching due to allergic reactions, and inducing drowsiness. It may also be prescribed for various other conditions as directed by your healthcare provider.
Hydroxyzine is categorized as an antihistamine. Atarax functions by inhibiting a specific natural compound (histamine) produced by your body during an allergic response. Its additional effects (like calming and pain alleviation) may result from influencing other natural compounds (such as acetylcholine and serotonin) or by directly acting on certain brain regions.
Atarax is intended for the short-term management of nervousness and tension associated with specific mental or mood disorders (including anxiety and dementia). It is also effective in treating itching caused by allergies and other factors (such as reactions to specific medications). Furthermore, Atarax may be used to promote relaxation before or after surgical procedures, or to enhance the effectiveness of particular narcotic pain medications (like meperidine).