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Nursing Program Generic Name: Diphenhydramine

Routes 1. Oral (Capsules, Tablets, Chewable tablets, ODT, Elixer)

Trade Names: Benadryl, Aller-Aide, Allerdryl Allergy Formula, AllerMax, Allernix, Banophen, Benadryl Dye-Free Allergy

Doses 1. 6.25mg50mg (Depending on medication form)

2. Intramusc ular 2. 25mg-50mg

3. Intraveno us

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3. 25mg50mg May need to give up to 100mg

4. Topical 4. 1%, 2%,

Frequency/Tim es 1. Every 4-6 hours as needed, not to exceed 300 mg per day

2. Every 4 hours as needed, not to exceed 400 mg/day

3. Every 4 hours as needed, not to exceed 400mg/day

4. Apply 3-4 times per day

Pharmacologic Classification: 1. Antihistamine

Action/Purpose Action: Antagonizes the effects of histamine at H1 receptor sites; does not bind to or inactivate histamine. Significant CNS depressant and anticholinergic properties Purpose: Decreased symptoms of histamine excess (sneezing, rhinorrhea, nasal and ocular pruritus, ocular tearing and redness, urticaria). Relief of systolic reactions. Prevention of

Major Side Effects Drowsiness, anorexia, dry mouth

Therapeutic Classification: Allergy, cold, and cough remedies, antihistamines, antitussives

Nursing Interventions Pre Med Administration: 1. Verify patient allergies 2. Determine why the medication was ordered and assess symptoms that apply to the individual patient 3. Assess for urticaria, and airway Patency 4. Administer with milk or meals to minimize GI irritation 5. Avoid SQ injection Post Med Administration: 1. Assess for any adverse reaction to the medication

Labs May decrease skin response to allergy tests. Discontinue 4 days before skin test.

motion sickness. Suppression of cough

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