Adipham Tablet (Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride)

Key information summary

Efficacy & effects

The first medication is used to relieve anxiety, tension, and restlessness caused by postoperative recovery or neurosis. The second medication is used to treat itching associated with skin conditions such as hives, eczema, and dermatitis. Each drug aims to improve the patient's symptoms.

Dosage

Psychiatric domain: Administer 50mg orally divided into 3 doses (12.5mg, 12.5mg, 25mg) per day. The maximum dose is 100mg per day. Dermatology domain: Administer 30-60mg orally divided into 2-3 doses per day. Adjust according to age and symptoms. Elderly: Start at half the recommended adult dosage, with a maximum dose of 50mg per day.

Precautions

This medication may affect the heart and carries a risk of prolonged QT interval on an electrocardiogram. It can cause irregular heart rhythms, thus if there are any symptoms of heart disease or related symptoms appear, usage should be stopped immediately and healthcare professionals should be informed. This medication should not be used if there is an allergy to it or if acute angle-closure glaucoma or certain genetic diseases are present. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should not take this medication without consulting a specialist if necessary. Patients with impaired liver or kidney function should adjust the dosage, and those with seizure disorders should use it cautiously. This medication can cause side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, and dry mouth, so caution is needed when driving or operating machinery. Additionally, taking it with alcohol or other central nervous system depressants may worsen side effects, so it is advisable not to take them together. This medication can interact with several drugs, so it is essential to inform healthcare providers if other medications are being taken. Serious side effects may occur in the event of an overdose, so immediate emergency treatment is required, and there are no specific antidotes. It should be stored out of the reach of children, and it is safe not to transfer it to another container.

Side effects

Hives, severe swelling (angioedema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, anaphylactic shock, QT prolongation on electrocardiogram, ventricular arrhythmia (Torsades de Pointes), bronchospasm, acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, seizures, liver dysfunction (hepatitis), severe edema (significant swelling), elevated blood pressure, severe neurological symptoms (seizures, confusion, hallucinations)

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