Vistaril
Definition
Noun 1. A pharmaceutical drug: Vistaril is the trade name for a medication containing the active ingredient hydroxyzine. It is primarily used to treat anxiety and to prevent or relieve motion sickness. It belongs to a class of drugs called antihistamines and has sedative properties.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The doctor prescribed Vistaril for her pre-operative anxiety.
- For long car trips, she always takes Vistaril to avoid getting nauseous.
- Vistaril can cause drowsiness, so you should not drive after taking it.
Advanced Usage
- Medical Context: In clinical settings, Vistaril may also be used as a sedative before or after surgery, or to relieve itching caused by allergic reactions.
- The patient was given Vistaril to help him relax before the procedure.
Variants and Related Words
- Hydroxyzine (n): The generic, non-brand name for the active pharmaceutical compound in Vistaril.
- The pharmacist explained that hydroxyzine is the generic equivalent to Vistaril.
- Atarax (n): Another trade name for the same drug, hydroxyzine.
- Atarax and Vistaril are both brand names for hydroxyzine.
Synonyms
- Anxiolytic (n): A substance that reduces anxiety. (This is the drug class to which Vistaril belongs for its anxiety treatment use.)
- Antiemetic (n): A substance that prevents or treats nausea and vomiting. (This describes its use for motion sickness.)
- Sedative (n): A substance that promotes calm or induces sleep.
Noun
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a drug (trade names Atarax and Vistaril) used as a tranquilizer to treat anxiety and motion sickness
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