Atarax and Invokamet

• Generic Name: hydroxyzine
• Dosage Forms: Tablets and Syrup
• Other Brand Names: Atarax, ANX, Vistaril, Vistaril IM, Hyzine, Vistaject-50, Rezine

Atarax (hydroxyzine) reduces activity in the central nervous system. It also acts as an antihistamine that reduces the natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing and runny nose, or hives on the skin.

Atarax is used as a sedative to treat anxiety and tension. It is also used together with other medications given for anesthesia.

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

Atarax may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: canagliflozin / metformin
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated
• Other Brand Names: Invokamet, Invokamet XR

Invokamet contains a combination of canagliflozin and metformin. Canagliflozin and metformin are oral diabetes medicines that help control blood sugar levels.

Invokamet is used with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Invokamet is also used to reduce the risk of cardiovascular events (including heart attack, stroke or death) in adults with type 2 diabetes and established cardiovascular disease.

Invokamet may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.