is hydroxyzine a brand drug
Vistaril is the brand name for hydroxyzine pamoate, a prescription drug used to treat: 1  Anxiety and tension. 2  Nausea and vomiting. 3  Severe itching (pruritus) from allergic conditions, such as chronic hives (urticaria) and contact dermatitis.
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies. It is an antihistamine and works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction. Hydroxyzine may also be used short-term to treat anxiety or to help you feel sleepy/relaxed before and after surgery.