Virtual Drug Bag
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DIPHENHYDRAMINE |
PACKAGED: 50 mg in 1ml vial
LOCATION: Intermediate Pouch
INDICATIONS:
Allergic reaction/Anaphylaxis
In anaphylaxis patient who goes into arrest if not already given
Extrapyramidal Reaction
ADULT:
50 mg IM or slow IV
PEDI:
1 mg/kg (max dose 50 mg) IM or slow IV
THERAPEUTIC ACTION:
Prevents the physiologic actions of histamine by blocking histamine receptors
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
PRECAUTIONS AND SIDE EFFECTS:
Dose related drowsiness, sedation, disturbed coordination, hypotension, palpitations, tachycardia, bradycardia, thickening of bronchial secretions, dry mouth and throat
Use cautiously in patients with CNS depression or lower respiratory diseases such as asthma.
REQUIRES MCP:
ADULT: No
PEDI: No