"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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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 1996 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Hydroxyzine" by people in Profiles.
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What the first 10,000 patients with chronic urticaria have taught me: a personal journey. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2009 Mar; 123(3):713-7.
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Treatment of chronic autoimmune urticaria with omalizumab. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2008 Sep; 122(3):569-73.
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Effects of calcineurin inhibitors on an in vitro assay for chronic urticaria. Clin Exp Allergy. 2005 May; 35(5):554-9.
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A randomized double-blind trial of chloral hydrate/hydroxyzine versus midazolam/acetaminophen in the sedation of pediatric dental outpatients. ASDC J Dent Child. 1996 Mar-Apr; 63(2):95-100.
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Exercise-induced hives. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 1984 May; 73(5 Pt 2):704-7.
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Histamine release and therapy of severe dermatographism. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 1981 Aug; 68(2):103-5.