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Generic Name:

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Diphenhydramine HCL

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Trade Name:

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Benadryl

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Supplied:

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50mg/mL vial

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Class:

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Antihistamine; anticholinergic

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Mechanism of Action:

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  • Blocks cellular histamine receptors, but does not prevent histamine release; results in decreased capillary permeability and decreased vasodilation, as well as prevention of bronchospasm.
  • Has some anticholinergic effects.
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Indications and Field Use:

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  • Anaphylaxis (2nd line)
  • Phenothiazine reactions (extrapyramidal symptoms)
  • Antimetic
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Contraindications:

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  • Known hypersensitivity to diphenhydramine or drugs of similar chemical structure.
  • Newborn or premature infants; nursing mothers
  • Considerable caution in patients with glaucoma, acute narrow angle; stenosing or obstructive diseases of the GI tract: bronchial asthma: hyperthyroidism: cardiovascular disease or hypertension; age greater than 60 years (all relative benefit vs risk).
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Adverse Reactions:

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CV: Hypotension; palpitations; arrhythmias; hemolytic anemia.

Resp: Anaphylaxis; thickening of bronchial secretions, tightness in chest; wheezing; nasal stuffiness.

CNS: Sedation; visual disturbances; seizures.

GU/GI: Urinary frequency or retention; vomiting.

Children: In children, may cause paradoxical CNS excitation, seizures, palpitations, thickening of bronchial secretions.

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Incompatibilities/Drug Interactions:

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  • Additive effects with alcohol and other CNS depressants (hypnotics, sedatives, tranquilizers, etc.)
  • MAO inhibitors prolong and intensify anticholinergic (drying) effects.
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Adult Dosage: Anaphylaxis:

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25-50mg slow IV push or deep IM

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Adult Dosage: Extrapyramidal symptoms and antiemetic:

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10-50mg IV or deep IM, dose should be individualized according to the needs and patient response.

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Pediatric Dosage:

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1.0 - 1.25 mg/kg slow IV push

May also be given deep IM

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Routes of Administration:

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IV/IO, Deep IM

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Onset of Action:

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IV 5-10 minutes

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Peak Effects:

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1 hour

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Duration of Action:

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3-6 hours

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Arizona Drug Box Minimum Supply:

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50mg

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Special Notes:

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  • Not used in newborn or premature infants; used in pregnancy only if clearly needed.
  • In anaphylaxis, used as a 2nd line treatment after epinephrine and steroids.