Diphenhydramine

Diphenhydramine - Drug generic name:

Diphenhydramine
Diphenhydramine - Drug trade name:

Benadryl
Diphenhydramine - Class:

Antihistamine
Diphenhydramine - Actions/pharmacodynamics:
- 1) Blocks histamine receptors
- 2) Has some sedative effects
Diphenhydramine - Indications:
- 1) All levels of allergic reactions and anaphylaxis in conjuction with Epinephrine
- 2) Extrapyramidal effects (dystonic reactions) are characterized by uncontrolled muscle twitching, lateral eye deviation, and feeling of a thick tongue, due to phenothiazine (Thorazine, Compazine, antipsychotics, narcotic potentiators and antiemetics) overdose
Diphenhydramine - Contraindications:
- 1) COPD including asthma
- 2) Pregnant or nursing mothers
Diphenhydramine - Precautions:
- 1) Hypotension
- 2) Enlarged prostate
- 3) Glaucoma
Diphenhydramine - Side effects:
- 1) Sedation resulting in drowsiness and lethargy
- 2) Dries bronchial secretions resulting in wheezing
- 3) Blurred vision
- 4) Headache
- 5) Palpitations
Diphenhydramine - Adult dosage:

25-50mg
Diphenhydramine - Route:

Slow IV push or deep IM
Diphenhydramine - How supplied:

Ampule and prefilled syringe: 50mg/mL
Diphenhydramine - Pediatric dosage:

1mg/kg up to 25mg

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Diphenhydramine

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Updated

2010-06-18T04:34:23Z

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