Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride (Noun)
Meaning
A drug (trade names Atarax and Vistaril) used as a tranquilizer to treat anxiety and motion sickness.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed hydroxyzine hydrochloride to help alleviate the patient's anxiety symptoms.
- Hydroxyzine hydrochloride is often used to treat motion sickness in people who are prone to getting car sick.
- The medication, hydroxyzine hydrochloride, was administered to the patient to calm her nerves before the surgery.
- The pharmacist warned the patient that hydroxyzine hydrochloride may cause drowsiness and to avoid operating heavy machinery.
- The patient was given hydroxyzine hydrochloride to help manage her anxiety attacks and promote relaxation.