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Hydroxyzine MeSH Descriptor Data 2024


MeSH Heading
Hydroxyzine
Tree Number(s)
D03.383.606.515
Unique ID
D006919
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D006919
Scope Note
A histamine H1 receptor antagonist that is effective in the treatment of chronic urticaria, dermatitis, and histamine-mediated pruritus. Unlike its major metabolite CETIRIZINE, it does cause drowsiness. It is also effective as an antiemetic, for relief of anxiety and tension, and as a sedative.
Entry Term(s)
2-(2-(4-((4-Chlorophenyl)phenylmethyl)-1-piperazinyl)ethoxy)ethanol
Atarax
Durrax
Hydroxyzine Dihydrochloride
Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride
Hydroxyzine Pamoate
Orgatrax
Vistaril
Pharm Action
Antipruritics
Histamine H1 Antagonists
Registry Numbers
30S50YM8OG
0
76755771U3
M20215MUFR
2192-20-3
Related Numbers
10246-75-0
2192-20-3
68-88-2
76755771U3
M20215MUFR
CAS Type 1 Name
Ethanol, 2-(2-(4-((4-chlorophenyl)phenylmethyl)-1-piperazinyl)ethoxy)-
Date Established
1966/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2016/05/31
Hydroxyzine Preferred
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