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Approved Hospital Formulary
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hydrOXYzine

hydrOXYzine
Brand names: HydrOXYzine Hydrochloride, HydrOXYzine Pamoate
Form Strength
CAPSULE, ORAL pamoate 25 mg; 50 mg; 100 mg
SOLUTION, INTRAMUSCULAR hydrochloride 25 mg/mL; 50 mg/mL
SUSPENSION, ORAL pamoate 25 mg/5 mL
SYRUP, ORAL hydrochloride 10 mg/5 mL
TABLET, ORAL hydrochloride 10 mg; 25 mg; 50 mg


Policies and procedures

System_RXMEDTI 161 Therapeutic Interchange of Deliriogenic Medications in Patients 70 or Greater

Consults, protocols, and therapeutic interchanges

 

Additional information

For patients aged 70 or older, cetirizine is preferred over hydroxyzine for itching indications. Please refer to System_RXMEDTI 161 for dosing guidance and exclusion criteria. Orders placed for patients meeting these criteria will be interchanged by pharmacy at order verification. 

Drug Name Common Side Effects

hydroxyzine

  • dizziness
  • drowsiness
  • dry mouth (xerostomia)

Last updated: Sep. 13, 2021


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