: a compound C21H27ClN2O2 used as an antihistamine and tranquilizer
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebSmith-Fields’ autopsy results indicated that her cause of death was a combination of fentanyl, promethazine, hydroxyzine, and alcohol. Jenna Caldwell, Time, 17 Feb. 2022 In her purse, police found several medications, including tramadol, suspected Ambien, vitamin E, butalbital-acetaminophen-caffeine, ferrous sulfate, hydroxyzine hydrochloride and nadolol. Bob Sandrick, cleveland, 27 Dec. 2019 Tests by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner showed Dustin died of acute intoxication from the combined effects of fentanyl, hydroxyzine and a compound used to make fentanyl called 4-ANPP. Jesse Leavenworth, courant.com, 19 Nov. 2019 An autopsy revealed the victim died from an overdose of hydroxyzine, fentanyl and morphine, the affidavit said. Nicholas Rondinone, courant.com, 24 May 2017
Word History
Etymology
hydroxy- + piperazine
First Known Use
1956, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
hydroxyzine
noun
hy·droxy·zine hī-ˈdräk-sə-ˌzēn
: 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