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1. (noun) hydroxyzine hydrochloride, hydroxyzine, Atarax, Vistaril
a drug (trade names Atarax and Vistaril) used as a tranquilizer to treat anxiety and motion sickness

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1. hydroxyzine
A histamine H1 receptor antagonist that is effective in the treatment of chronic urticaria, dermatitis, and histamine-mediated pruritus. Unlike its major metabolite CETIRIZINE, it does cause drowsiness. It is also effective as an antiemetic, for relief of anxiety and tension, and as a sedative.

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