Monograph Details
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Central Nervous System
> Anxiety/OCD
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VISTARIL SUSPENSION |
| Manufacturer |
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Pfizer Labs |
| Legal Classification |
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Rx
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| Pharmacological Class |
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Antihistamine. |
| Generic Name |
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Hydroxyzine pamoate 25mg/5mL; lemon flavor. |
| Also |
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• VISTARIL
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| Indications |
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Short-term management of anxiety. |
| Children |
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<6 years: 50mg daily. ≥6 years: 50–100mg daily. Both in divided doses. |
| Adults |
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50–100mg 4 times daily. |
| Contraindications |
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Early pregnancy. Nursing mothers. |
| Precautions |
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Therapy for >4 months. Elderly. |
| Interactions |
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Potentiates CNS depression with alcohol, other CNS depressants (eg, meperidine, barbiturates). |
| Adverse Reactions |
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Drowsiness, dry mouth, tremor, convulsions. |
| How Supplied |
Caps—100
Susp—4 oz, pt |
| Additional Resources |
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• Related Prescribing Note |
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