Generic name: hydroxyzine (intramuscular route) [ hye-DROX-i-zeen-hye-droe-KLOR-ide ]
Drug classes:Antihistamines, Miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Nov 14, 2021.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Hyzine
- Restall
- Vistacot
- Vistaril IM
Available Dosage Forms:
- Solution
Therapeutic Class: Respiratory Agent
Pharmacologic Class: Hydroxyzine
Chemical Class: Hydroxyzine
Uses for Restall
Hydroxyzine injection is used to used to help control anxiety and tension caused by dental, nervous, and emotional conditions. It can also be used to help control anxiety and produce sleep before and after surgery. This medicine is also used to relieve symptoms of an allergic reaction (eg, hives, itching skin) caused by asthma and chronic urticaria.
Hydroxyzine is an antihistamine. It works by preventing the effects of a substance called histamine, which is produced by the body. This medicine is also used to control anxiety withdrawal symptoms in alcoholic patients. It is also used to control nausea and vomiting symptoms, and relieve anxiety in patients with certain heart disease.
This medicine is to be given by or under the supervision of your doctor.
Before using Restall
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness...
