Roxyzin 10 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 1.25 (10 x 10: ৳ 125.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 12.50
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Hydroxyzine hydrochloride |
| Company | Incepta pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
Roxyzin Hydrochloride
Categories
- Sedating Anti-histamine
Description
Roxyzin Hydrochloride is indicated for symptomatic relief of anxiety and tension associated with psychoneurosis, management of pruritus due to allergic conditions, and as a sedative when used as premedication and following general anesthesia.
Dimensions
- N/A
Color options
- N/A
Functions
- Anxiolytic
- Antihistamine
- Sedative
- Bronchodilator
- Analgesic
- Antiemetic
Materials
- Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride
Technical specifications
- H1 receptor antagonist
- Rapid absorption from gastrointestinal tract
- Clinical effects usually noted within 15 to 30 minutes after oral administration
Design elements
- N/A
Usability features
- Potentiating action when used with central nervous system depressants
- Caution against driving or operating machinery while taking Roxyzin
- Half dose recommended for renal impairment patients
- Start with half the recommended dose for elderly patients
Dosage and administration
- Adults: 50-100 mg 4 times daily for anxiety and tension relief
- Children (>6 years): 50-100 mg (5-10 teaspoonfuls) daily for pruritus
- Children (<6 years): 50 mg (5 teaspoonfuls) daily
- 50-100 mg for sedative use in adults
- 0.6 mg/kg of body weight for children as sedative
Interaction
- Potentiation of Meperidine and barbiturates
- No interference with the action of digitalis
- Avoid simultaneous administration with monoamine oxidase inhibitors
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to Hydroxyzine or any of its ingredients
Side effects
- Drowsiness
- Headache
- Psychomotor impairment
- Antimuscarinic effects like urinary retention, dry mouth, blurred vision, and gastrointestinal disturbances
- Rare side effects include hypotension, palpitation, arrhythmias, extrapyramidal effects, dizziness, confusion, and more
Pregnancy and lactation
- Contraindicated in early pregnancy
- Not recommended for nursing mothers due to potential excretion in human milk
Precautions and warnings
- Reduced dosage when used with central nervous system depressants
- Warning against driving or operating dangerous machinery
- Caution against simultaneous use of other CNS depressant drugs
- Increased effect of alcohol
Use in special populations
- Half of the normal dose in case of renal impairment
- Start with half the recommended dose in the elderly
Overdose effects
- Hypersedation
- Vomiting induction and immediate gastric lavage recommended
- General supportive care indicated
- Potential use of intravenous fluids and specific medications for hypotension
Therapeutic class
- Sedating Anti-histamine
Storage conditions
- Store in a cool & dry place
- Protect from light
- Keep out of the reach of children