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Hydroxyzine is a first-generation antihistamine with sedative and anxiolytic properties. It primarily acts as an H1 receptor antagonist and additionally possesses anticholinergic and serotonergic effects. The substance is used for the treatment of anxiety disorders, allergic reactions, and nausea. Due to its sedative effect, Hydroxyzine can cause drowsiness and should be used with caution.

Depressiva
Depressiva
H1-Rezeptor
Muskarinischer Acetylcholinrezeptor
Serotoninrezeptor

Mechanism of Action

  • anticholinergic
  • H1 receptor antagonist
  • serotonergic

Names / Identifiers

IUPAC: Hydroxyzine

hydroxyzine
68-88-2
Hydroxizine
Hydroxyzin
Hydroxine
Hydroxycine
Tranquizine
Ataraxoid
Hychotine
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Mechanism of Action

Hydroxyzine wirkt hauptsächlich als Antagonist des H1-Rezeptors, was zu seinen sedierenden und anxiolytischen Effekten führt.

Effects

sedierend
anxiolytisch
antihistaminisch
anticholinerg
serotonerg

Effects described from scientific sources. Individual experiences vary.

Dosage

Safety NoteIndividual variation, start at a low dose, no medical advice.

Individual sensitivity varies. Not a dosage recommendation.

Duration

Peak2-4 hours
NotesEffect may vary depending on individual response.
Onset30-60 minutes
Total6-8 hours
After Effects2-4 hours

Risks & Warnings

Warnings

  • Pregnancy
  • Breastfeeding
  • Glaucoma

Known Risks

  • medium
  • Mögliche Nebenwirkungen umfassen Sedierung, Schwindel und anticholinerge Effekte.

Safer Use

  • Start at a low dose.
  • Avoid alcohol and other sedating substances.

Harm reduction tips do not replace medical advice.

Known Interactions

  • Alcohol
  • Benzodiazepines
  • Opioids

This list is not exhaustive. Interactions can have unpredictable effects.

Legal Status

ATVerschreibungspflichtig
CHVerschreibungspflichtig
DEVerschreibungspflichtig
USVerschreibungspflichtig
NotesHydroxyzine ist in vielen Ländern als verschreibungspflichtiges Medikament eingestuft.

Not legal advice. Status may change.