Hydroxyzine is a drug with sedative and anti-anxiety effects
anti-anxiety. The mechanism of action involves the inhibition of
activity of the centers in the cortical layer of the central nervous system
nervous system. The drug also has antihistaminic, cholinolytic effects,
analgesic and antiemetic. In case of overdose, the following symptoms may
appear such symptoms as tachycardia, fever, vomiting,
impaired coordination, excessive drowsiness, respiratory distress,
cardiac arrhythmias, coma and collapse. The test is useful in
suspected drug overdose.