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Benadryl Drug Card Flashcards

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Generic name

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Diphenhydramine

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Brand name

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Benadryl

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Class of Benadryl

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Antihistamine

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Action of Benadryl

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  • Blocks histamine receptors

- Has some sedative effects

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Indications for Benadryl

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  • Anaphylaxis
  • Allergic reactions
  • Dystonic reactions (involuntary contractions of muscles of the extremities, face, neck, abdomen, pelvis, or larynx) due to phenothiazines (drugs used to treat serious mental disorders)
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Contraindications for Benadryl

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  • Asthma

- Nursing mothers

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Precautions for Benadryl

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Hypotension

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Side effects for Benadryl

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  • Sedation
  • Dries bronchial secretions
  • Blurred visions
  • Headache
  • Palpitations
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Adult dosages for Benadryl

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25-50 mg

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Adult route for benadryl

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IV, IM, IO

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