Precursor to metabolite: Hydroxyzine pamoate to Cetirizine

Hydroxyzine pamoate is converted to Cetirizine by alcohol/aldehyde dehydrogenase.

Hydroxyzine pamoate mascot — mnemonic cartoon — Visual mnemonic: Hydroxyzine pamoate mascot

Cetirizine mascot — mnemonic cartoon — Visual mnemonic: Cetirizine mascot

The pair

Hydroxyzine pamoate — Sedating antihistamine for anxiety and pruritus; QT burden.
Cetirizine — Fast, effective second-generation H1 antihistamine; more sedating than its peers.

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