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Drug Study Diphenhydramine

Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine used to relieve allergic reactions and induce sedation, with a dosage range of 10 to 50 mg, and a maximum single dose of 100 mg. It is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity, narrow-angle glaucoma, and certain other conditions, and may cause side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, and dry mouth. Nursing responsibilities include assessing allergies, monitoring vital signs, and advising patients on hydration and safety precautions.

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Drug Study Diphenhydramine

Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine used to relieve allergic reactions and induce sedation, with a dosage range of 10 to 50 mg, and a maximum single dose of 100 mg. It is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity, narrow-angle glaucoma, and certain other conditions, and may cause side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, and dry mouth. Nursing responsibilities include assessing allergies, monitoring vital signs, and advising patients on hydration and safety precautions.

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DRUG NAME / DOSAGE/STOCK SIDE ADVERSE NURSING


CLASSIFICATION ACTION INDICATION CONTRAINDICATION
GENERIC DOSE EFFECTS REACTION RESPONSIBILITIES

Generic name Therapeutic class Dosage Diphenhydramine competes Allergic reactions Hypersensitivity to diphenhydramine or Drowsiness mental/mood Assess the patient for
Diphenhydramine Antiallergic/Antihistamine 10 to 50 mg, with with free histamine for any component of the formulation. or sedation changes (such allergies and previous
hydrochloride 100 mg as the binding at H1 receptor sites, Motion sickness as restlessness, reactions to
Pharmacologic class maximum single preventing the effects of Newborns and premature infants. Dizziness confusion) antihistamines
Brand name Antihistamine dose histamine release Anaphylactic
Benadryl reactions Patients with narrow-angle glaucoma, Dry mouth difficulty Monitor vital signs and
Therapeutic effect: Relief of prostatic hypertrophy, or bladder urinating level of sedation
Route of allergic symptoms and obstruction. Blurred
administration sedation vision fast/irregular Advise patients to avoid
Intravenous heartbeat lowering the side rails
Constipation and to stay flat on bed.
Respiratory
Urinary depression Instruct on the
retention importance of hydration
Seizures due to potential dry
mouth
Allergic
reaction Monitor for signs of
adverse reactions
Severe
Dizziness Evaluate the
effectiveness of the
medication in alleviating
allergic symptoms

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