Atarax 10 MG Tablet

Atarax 10 MG Tablet acts as an antidepressant and provides relief in cases of anxiety or tension. It is a sedative that lowers the activity of the nervous system. It also works as an antihistamine. Atarax 10 MG Tablet is also used to cure certain skin allergies.

It can also be used in combination with other medications for the purpose of anesthesia. Using Atarax 10 MG Tablet may give rise to certain minor or severe reactions. The minor reactions are shakiness, tremors, drying of the mouth, headache or migraine, hallucinations.

Serious side effects include chest pain, cough, dizziness, rapid or irregular heartbeat, skin rashes, difficulty breathing, and fatigue, swelling of the face, eyes, lips or mouth. In case of the latter category of side effects seek medical aid immediately. Certain preventive measures that you should ensure by consulting your doctor, if you have or are:

• Allergic to Atarax 10 MG Tablet or any other medicine, or foods or substances
• History of long QT syndrome (LQTS)
• Glaucoma
• Heart diseases
• Urinating problem
• Recently had a heart attack
• High or low levels of potassium.

Atarax 10 MG Tablet is available in oral capsule, oral tablet and oral suspension form. Take a low-power dose and for a short duration. In adults the dosage recommended is 25 mg about three to four times a day in case of treatment of Pruritus.

For sedation in adults use about 50 to 100 mg (orally) and about 25 to 100 mg in the case of IM injection. Avoid alcohol while taking Atarax 10 MG Tablet. In case of drug overdose contact your health care provider right away.

Symptoms of overdose include seizures, sedation, hypotension. There is no specific treatment for an antihistamine overdose, however, most of its clinical toxicity is due to anticholinergic effects. Anticholinesterase inhibitors may be useful by reducing acetylcholinesterase.

For anticholinergic overdose with severe life-threatening symptoms, physostigmine 1-2 mg (0.5 mg or 0.02 mg/kg for children) I.V., slowly may be given to reverse these effects.

Take this drug as prescribed; do not increase dosage or discontinue without consulting prescriber. Store medication away from light. Maintain adequate hydration (2-3 L/day of fluids unless instructed to restrict fluid intake).

• Anxiety

• Pruritus

• Preoperative Sedation

• Allergy

• Prolong Qt Interval

• Dizziness

• Chest Discomfort

• Fast Heartbeat

• Constipation

• Dry Mouth

• Headache

• Shaking Of Hands Or Feet

• Sedation

• Nausea

• Vomiting

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The sedation effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 4 of 6 hours.

• What is the onset of action?

  The effect of this medicine can be observed in 15 to 30 minutes.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medicine is not recommended for pregnant women.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendencies were reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This medicine is not recommended in breastfeeding women.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Consumption of this medicine with alcohol may cause excessive drowsiness. Thus patient must avoid consuming alcohol while taking this medicine.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  This medication may cause side effects that affect the alertness of the patient. Thus you might feel blurred vision or dizziness. Do not drive if you are taking this medicine and any of these symptoms occurs.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Caution must be taken in a patient with kidney disease. Adjustment of dose might be needed. Kindly consult your doctor before taking this medication.

• Does this affect liver function?

  Caution must be taken in a patient with liver disease. Change dosing interval to every 24 hours in patients with primary biliary cirrhosis. Kindly consult your doctor before taking this medication.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Atarax 10 MG Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Anxorax 10 MG Tablet

  Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Hicope 10 MG Tablet

  Mankind Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Hydroze 10 MG Tablet

  Unichem Laboratories Ltd

• Missed Dose instructions

  Take the missed dose as soon as you remember.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

The drug belongs to the first generation antihistamine. It works by inhibiting the H1 receptor-mediated reactions like vasodilation and itchy reactions. It also acts on certain key regions of the subcortical area of the central nervous system and induces sedation and anticholinergic action.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  Consumption of alcohol with this medicine is not recommended as it can result in dizziness and difficulty in concentration. Avoid activities that need mental alertness like driving and operating machinery.

• Interaction with Lab Test

  Information not available.

• Interaction with Medicine

  • Clozapine: These medications may increase the risk of irregular heart rhythm and may cause symptoms of palpitations, breathing difficulty and dizziness. Monitoring of signs and symptoms and dose adjustments are to be made if coadministration is needed.
  • Ketoconazole: These medications may increase the risk of irregular heart rhythm and may cause symptoms of palpitations, breathing difficulty and dizziness. Monitoring of signs and symptoms and dose adjustments are to be made if coadministration is needed.
  • Antihypertensives: These medications should be used with caution as it may lower the blood pressure. Symptoms of dizziness, lightheadedness should be reported to the doctor. The dose of any of these medicines should be adjusted based on the clinical condition.
  • Fluoroquinolone antibiotics: These medications may increase the risk of irregular heart rhythm and may cause symptoms of palpitations, breathing difficulty and dizziness. Inform the doctor if you are receiving any quinolone antibiotics. An alternate medicine should be considered based on the clinical condition.

• Interaction with Food

  Information not available.

• Interaction with Disease

  Causes sedation, caution must be used in performing tasks which require alertness (ie, operating machinery or driving). Sedative effects of CNS depressants or ethanol are potentiated. S.C., intra-arterial, and I.V. administration are not recommended since thrombosis and digital gangrene can occur; extravasation can result in sterile abscess and marked tissue induration; should be used with caution in patients with narrow-angle glaucoma, prostatic hypertrophy, and bladder neck obstruction; should also be used with caution in patients with asthma or COPD.

• Ques : What is Atarax 10 MG Tablet?

  Ans : Atarax tablet is a medication which has Hydroxyzine as an active element present in it. This medicine performs its action by constricting histamine receptor-mediated reactions.

• Ques : What are the uses of Atarax 10 MG Tablet?

  Ans : Atarax 10 MG Tablet is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as Allergic itching, Postoperative sedation, Symptoms of alcohol withdrawal in adults, Anxiety, and Motion sickness in adults and children.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of Atarax 10 MG Tablet?

  Ans : Dizziness, Cough, Chest discomfort, Fast heartbeat, Constipation, Dry mouth, Headache, and Shaking of the hands or feet are possible side-effects which may occur.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Atarax 10 MG Tablet?

  Ans : Atarax 10 MG should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original packaging. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets.

• Ques : Should I use Atarax 10 MG Tablet empty stomach, before food or after food?

  Ans : The onset of action of this medication will not alter in any way whether on taking it pre-meal or post-meal.

• Ques : How long do I need to use Atarax 10 MG Tablet before I see improvement of my conditions?

  Ans : In most of the cases, the average time taken by this medication to reach its peak effect is around 1 to 3 days, before noticing an improvement in the condition.

• Ques : Is there any food or drink I need to avoid?

  Ans : The diet should be normal, there is nothing as such to avoid.

• Ques : Will Atarax 10 MG Tablet be more effective if taken in more than the recommended dose?

  Ans : Please follow the doses of the medication, as prescribed by your doctor.