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Benadryl Flashcards

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Benadryl: Generic Name

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Diphenhydramine hydrochloride

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Benadryl: Trade Name

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Benadryl

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Benadryl: Class

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Antihistamine, Anticholinergic

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Benadryl: Action

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Blocks cellular histamine receptors; ↓ vasodilation; ↓ motion sickness, prevents, but does not reverse; histamine mediated responses.

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Benadryl: Indications

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Supplemental therapy to epi and anaphylaxis. Relief of dystonic reaction resulting from phenothiazine OD

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Benadryl: Contraindications

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Hypersensitivity; during acute asthmatic attacks and newborns, premature neonates, Or breast-feeding women.

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Benadryl: S. E.

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Hypotension, tachycardia, Vertigo

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Benadryl: Adult Dose

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25-50mg IV, IM, IO

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Benadryl: Pedi Dose

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1-2mg/kg IV, IO. Max of adult dose

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Benadryl: Precautions

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Hyperthyroidism, HTN, avoid SC or perivascular injection. Drug and alcohol use causes ↑ CNS depression

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