Vistaril IM and Voltaren Gel

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

Hydroxyzine injection is used to used to help control anxiety and tension caused by dental, nervous, and emotional conditions. It can also be used to help control anxiety and produce sleep before and after surgery. This medicine is also used to relieve symptoms of an allergic reaction (eg, hives, itching skin) caused by asthma and chronic urticaria.

Hydroxyzine is an antihistamine. It works by preventing the effects of a substance called histamine, which is produced by the body. This medicine is also used to control anxiety withdrawal symptoms in alcoholic patients. It is also used to control nausea and vomiting symptoms, and relieve anxiety in patients with certain heart disease.

This medicine is to be given by or under the supervision of your doctor.

• Generic Name: diclofenac topical
• Dosage Forms: gel
• Other Brand Names: Pennsaid, Solaraze, Voltaren Topical, DST Plus Pak, Diclozor, Voltaren, Flector Patch, Klofensaid II, Vopac MDS, Xrylix, Flector, Licart

Voltaren Gel contains diclofenac, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Diclofenac works by reducing substances in the body that cause pain and inflammation.

Voltaren Gel is used to treat joint pain caused by osteoarthritis in the hands, wrists, elbows, knees, ankles, or feet.

Voltaren Gel may not be effective in treating arthritis pain elsewhere in the body.