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Diphenhydramine Flashcards

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Trade name

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Benadryl

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Class

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Antihistamine, Anti-cholinergic, anti-emetic

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Mechanism of Action

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Clocks cellular histamine receptors

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Indications

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Allergic reaction.anaphylaxis

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Contraindications

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Known hypersensitivity to Diphenhydramine; administration to newborn or premature infants; nursing mothers

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Precautions

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Considerable caution in patients with acute narrow angle glaucoma; stenosis or obstructive diseases of the GI tract; bronchial asthma; hyperthyroidism

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Adverse effects

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May cause paradoxical CNS excitation, seizures, palpitations, thickening of bronchial secretions, sedation, dry mouth

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Adult Dose

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12.5-25 mg; IV/ IM in absence of IV

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Pediatric Dose

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1.0 mg/kg IV/ IM - Max dose of 25mg

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Special considerations

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In anaphylaxis, used as a 2nd line treatment after Epinephrine

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Protocols used

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A-2 Allergic reaction
A-22 overdose
B-10 Pediatric allergic reaction

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