Propoven and Vistaril Injection

• Generic Name: propofol
• Dosage Forms: injection
• Other Brand Names: Diprivan, Propoven

Propoven slows the activity of your brain and nervous system.

Propoven is used to help you relax before and during general anesthesia for surgery or other medical procedures.

Propoven is also used to sedate a patient who is under critical care and needs a mechanical ventilator (breathing machine).

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

• Generic Name: hydroxyzine
• Dosage Forms: capsules and oral suspension, intramuscular injection
• Other Brand Names: Vistaril, Atarax, ANX, Vistaril IM, Hyzine, Vistaject-50, Rezine

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

Vistaril is used as a sedative to treat anxiety and tension. It is also used together with other medications given during and after general anesthesia.

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