Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a buildup of acids in your blood. It can happen when your blood sugar is too high for too long. It could be life-threatening, but it usually takes many hours to become that serious. You can treat it and prevent it, too.
Hydroxyzine can be used for anxiety, pruritus, nausea, pain or sedation. Patients will receive their dose orally or via injection up to 4 times a day depending on what the drug is being used for and the condition of the patient.
Hydroxyzine Use in Dogs. Hydroxyzine is an antihistamine approved for humans but often prescribed for animals to treat allergies and allergic reactions. Sold under the brand names Atarax and Vistaril, it's also used to treat nausea, inflammation and anxiety, and is sometimes used for its anesthetic properties.