hydroxyzine

noun hy·droxy·zine \hī-ˈdräk-sə-ˌzēn\

Definition of HYDROXYZINE

: a compound C₂₁H₂₇ClN₂O₂ used as an antihistamine and tranquilizer

Origin of HYDROXYZINE

hydroxy- + piperazine

First Known Use: 1956

Medical Dictionary

hydroxyzine

noun hy·droxy·zine \hī-ˈdräk-sə-ˌzēn\

Medical Definition of HYDROXYZINE

: a compound that is administered usually in the form of its dihydrochloride C₂₁H₂₇ClN₂O₂·2HCl or pamoate C₂₁H₂₇ClN₂O₂·C₂₃H₁₆O₆ and is used as an antihistamine and tranquilizer—see vistaril

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