Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic uses of hydroxyzine as follows: Seasonal allergies Individuals can present with rhinitis and burning sensation of eyes, secondary to hay fever and activation of allergies during the pollen season. Individuals can also present with these symptoms, secondary to exposure to dust and various chemicals, due to change in the living environment. Histamine produced in the body during these allergic responses bind to the H-1 receptors on the cells in the [...]

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic uses of hydroxyzine as follows: Anxiety Serotonin and dopamine are chemical neurotransmitters in the brain, levels of which are finely regulated, for normal maintenance of mood and behavior. Excessive levels of these neurotransmitters can lead to anxiety and mood disorders. Hydroxyzine can inhibit the action of these neurotransmitters in the brain, thus reducing anxiety and helping to prevent any mood disorder. Hydroxyzine also has some calming down action on the [...]

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon hydroxyzine and mechanism of action of as follows: Hydroxyzine is a medication belonging to the antihistamine group, especially used in individuals with complaints of allergy and motion sickness. Histamine is a chemical mediator released from the mast cells during an allergy response. Histamine binds to the H-1 receptors on the cells in the body and results in development of symptoms of allergy, such as, itching of the skin, sneezing, runny nose, [...]