Alefacept and Hydroxyzine Oral Solution

• Generic Name: alefacept
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Amevive

Management of moderate to severe chronic plaque psoriasis in adults who are candidates for systemic therapy or phototherapy.

Do not use concomitantly with other immunosuppressive agents or in patients currently receiving phototherapy; concomitant use of low-potency topical corticosteroids was permitted in clinical studies.

• Generic Name: hydroxyzine
• Dosage Forms: oral solution
• Other Brand Names:

  ANX, Vistaril, Atarax, Vistaril IM, Hyzine, Vistaject-50, Rezine

Hydroxyzine is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of itching, or hives on the skin. Hydroxyzine may be used to treat allergic skin reactions such as hives or contact dermatitis.

Since hydroxyzine also reduces activity in the central nervous system, it can be used as a sedative to treat anxiety and tension. It is also used together with other medications given during and after general anesthesia.

Hydroxyzine is also used to treat allergic skin reactions such as hives or contact dermatitis.