Hydroxyzine
"Hydroxyzine" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
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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.
| Descriptor ID |
D006919
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| MeSH Number(s) |
D03.383.606.515
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| Concept/Terms |
Hydroxyzine- Hydroxyzine
- 2-(2-(4-((4-Chlorophenyl)phenylmethyl)-1-piperazinyl)ethoxy)ethanol
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