Benadryl
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Nursing considerations for benadryl
1. Stop using 4 days before an allergy test 2. Injection is IV and IM ONLY 3. Dizziness and hypotension likely in elderly adults.
Classification of benadryl
Antihistamine ethanolamine
Action of Benadryl
Competes with h1 receptor sites
Generic name of benadryl
Diphenhydramine hydrochloride
Side effects of Benadryl
Drowsiness, dizziness, nausea
Daily dosage range
PO 25-50 mg q4/6h IV IM 10-50 mg
Benadryl administration route
PO IV IM
Use for benadryl
Rhinitis, allergies, Parkinson's
Benadryl patient teaching
Take with food. Do not combine with OTC sleep medications. Avoid driving.
Contraindication of Benadryl
Use in caution in those with COPD, asthma, and hypertension.