Hydroxyzine Tablets and Nivestym

• Generic Name: hydroxyzine
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated
• 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: filgrastim
• Dosage Forms: injection, solution
• Other Brand Names: Neupogen, Neupogen SingleJect, Nivestym, Zarxio

Nivestym is a man-made form of a protein that stimulates the growth of white blood cells in your body. White blood cells help your body fight against infection.

Nivestym is used to treat neutropenia, a lack of certain white blood cells caused by cancer, bone marrow transplant, receiving chemotherapy, or by other conditions.

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