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Atarax 25 MG Injection
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Atarax 25 MG Injection

Manufactured byDr. Reddys Laboratories Ltd.
ContainsHydroxyzine
Description
Atarax 25 MG Injection is used for the management of anxiety, tension, and psychomotor agitation in conditions of emotional stress, and also used as adjunctive therapy in alcoholism. It is also used to induce sedation in pre and postoperative patients. Close monitoring of liver and kidney function is necessary while recieving this medicine.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Atarax 25 MG Injection

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

Uses of Atarax 25 MG Injection

What is it prescribed for?

  • Anxiety
  • Sedation
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Consumption of alcohol during treatment with this medicine may increase the risk of severe side effects. These side effects may include confusion, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, weakness, and fainting. It is advised that you should avoid alcohol and not to perform activities which require high mental alertness like driving a vehicle and operating machinery when taking these medicines together.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit forming tendencies were reported.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    This medicine is not recommended for pregnant women.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. If the medicine is used, the infant should be monitored closely for any adverse effects.

Allergy

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to hydroxyzine or any other inactive ingredients present in the formulation.

Prolong QT interval

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with the history of QT interval prolongation and with any heart diseases due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

This medicine is not recommended for pregnant women.

Breast-feeding

This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. If the medicine is used, the infant should be monitored closely for any adverse effects.
General warnings

Effect on heart

This medicine may increase the risk of irregular heart rhythm. Therefore, it should be used with caution in patients with a history of heart disease. It also lowers the blood pressure when used in combination with antihypertensives. Any signs of change in the blood pressure and symptoms of heart palpitations should be reported to the doctor.

Impaired kidney function

This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from kidney diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of kidney function tests is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Driving or operating machinery

This medicine may cause dizziness or drowsiness in some patients. It is advised that you do not perform any activities that require high mental alertness like driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you experience any of these symptoms during treatment with this medicine.

Use in elderly

This medicine should be used with caution in the elderly population due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Treatment with this medicine should be started at lower doses to check for tolerance. Close monitoring of renal and liver function may be necessary for such patients based on the clinical condition.

Missed Dose

Since this medicine is usually administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinical/hospital setting, the likelihood of a missed dose is very low.

Overdose

Since this medicine is administered in the hospital setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very less. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated by the doctor if an overdose is suspected.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

N/A

Instructions

Consumption of alcohol during treatment with this medicine may increase the risk of severe side effects. These side effects may include confusion, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, weakness, and fainting. It is advised that you should avoid alcohol and not to perform activities which require high mental alertness like driving a vehicle and operating machinery when taking these medicines together.
Interaction with Medicine

Clozapine

Ketoconazole

Antihypertensives

Fluoroquinolone antibiotics

Disease interactions

QT Prolongation

This medicine is not recommended in patients with a history of QT prolongation with existing heart disease. Replacement with a suitable alternative should be considered under your doctor's supervision.

Liver Disease

This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients suffering from liver diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of liver function tests is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Kidney disease

This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients suffering from kidney diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of kidney function tests is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Glaucoma

This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with a history of glaucoma or increased intraocular pressure due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition of the patient.

Depression

This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with a history of depression or any other psychiatric disorders since It may cause abnormal thinking and behavior changes, decreased inhibition, aggressiveness, agitation, and hallucinations, etc. Close monitoring of patient mood and behavior, while using this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
This medicine is usually administered in the clinical/hospital setting under the supervision of a qualified healthcare professional. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor. Inform the doctor if you have a known allergy to this medicine. Report all your current medicines as well as your medical conditions to the doctor before receiving this medicine.
Miscelleneous

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Causes sleepiness

How it works
This medicine works by blocking the action of histamine a substance in the body that causes allergic symptoms. It also decreases the brain activity.
Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

Antihistamines

Schedule

Schedule H

Hydroxyzine - DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2020 [cited 6 April 2020]. Available from:

https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB00557

[Internet]. Sandoz.ca. 2020 [cited 26 May 2020]. Available from:

https://www.sandoz.ca/sites/www.sandoz.ca/files/Hydroxyzine%20HCl%20Consumer%20Information.pdf

Hydroxyzine [Internet]. Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2020 [cited 26 May 2020]. Available from:

https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Hydroxyzine
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