| Front | What are the action, indications, contraindications, routes, sides effects, interactions, adult dose, and administration concerns of diphenhydramine / Benadryl? |
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| Back | For this medication: Action: Antihistamine. Indications: Mild allergic reactions. Contraindications: Asthma, glaucoma, pregnancy, hypertension, infants. Routes: PO Side Effects: Sleepiness, dry mouth, and throat. Interactions: Do not take with alcohol or MAO inhibitors (a type of psychiatric medication). Adult dose: 25 to 50 mg. Administration concerns: Can use in severe allergic reaction; however, epinephrine is administered first. |
Tags: 7, pharmacology
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