The adjectives adverse and averse are related both etymologically and semantically, each having âoppositionâ as a central sense. Adverse is seldom used of people but rather of effects or events, and it usually conveys a sense of hostility or harmfulness: adverse reviews; adverse winds; adverse trends in the economy. Related nouns are adversity and adversary: Adversities breed bitterness. His adversaries countered his every move.
After oral administration, there is an early rise in serum concentration. Equilibration of serum and tissue levels occurs at approximately 6 to 8 hours. For this reason, blood specimens for digoxin analysis should be drawn at least 6 to 8 hours after drug administration. Digoxin is excreted primarily in the urine.
For hydroxyzine. 1  For oral dosage forms (capsules, tablets, or liquid): Adultsâ25 to 100 milligrams (mg) three or four times a day as needed. Children 6 years of age and olderâ12.5 to 25 mg every six hours as needed. 2  For injection dosage form: Adultsâ25 to 100 milligrams (mg) injected into a muscle.