Atarax : Hydroxyzine

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Medication-Based Safety Rules

Potentially Inappropriate Medication Based on Upated Beers Criteria

List of Potentially Inappropriate Medications for Older Adults: 65 and Older

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References

Donna M. Fick, PhD, RN, et al. Updating the Beers Criteria for Potentially Inappropriate Medication Use in Older Adults:Results of a US Consensus Panel of Experts. Archives of Internal Medicine. 2003;163:2716-2724

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Concerns and Rules - Atarax:Hydroxyzine

All nonprescription and many prescription antihistamines may have potent anticholinergic properties. Nonanticholinergic antihistamines are preferred in elderly patients when treating allergic reactions