Benadryl Drug Card

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3 Patient Teachings for diphenhydramine:

1. Avoid alcohol 2. call physician if vision changes 3. call physician if trouble urinating

3 Nursing Considerations for diphenhydramine:

1. check for glaucoma 2. check blood pressure 3. prostate enlargement

3 Side Effects for diphenhydramine:

1. drowisness 2. dry mouth 3. increased heartrate

7 "Rights" to Med Admin:

1. right patient 2. right medication 3. right dose 4. right time 5. right route 6. right documentation 7. right to refuse

Daily Dosage Range & Route for diphenhydramine:

Adult: 12.5 - 50 mg PO, IM, IV q6hr prn Pediatric: 12.5 - 50 mg PO, IM, IV q6hr prn

what is the trade name for diphenhydramine?

Benadryl

Classification for diphenhydramine:

antihistamine

Adverse Effects/Contraindications for diphenhydramine:

increased intraocular pressure, severe drowsiness

Therapeutic drug level

none

Action for diphenhydramine:

prevent histamine production and stop from binding with receptors thus stopping or slowing inflammation

Use/Indication for diphenhydramine:

reduce inflammation; decrease hives; mucus reduction


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