Hydroxyzine Pamoate and Venofer

• Generic Name: hydroxyzine
• Dosage Forms: capsule
• 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.

• Generic Name: iron sucrose
• Dosage Forms: injection, solution
• Other Brand Names: Venofer

Venofer injection contains iron sucrose, a form of the mineral iron. Iron is important for many functions in the body, especially for the transport of oxygen in the blood.

Venofer is used to treat iron deficiency anemia in people with kidney disease.

Venofer is not for treating other forms of anemia not caused by iron deficiency.

Venofer is for use in adults and children at least 2 years old.