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    Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) is an antihistamine prescribed for itching as needed for a postoperative patient. It works by blocking the effects of histamine in the body. The safe dosage for adults and children over 12 is 25mg every 6 hours as needed. Side effects may include drowsiness, heartburn, and dizziness. Patients should be warned not to drive or operate machinery due to sedation and to avoid other antihistamines.

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    Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) is an antihistamine prescribed for itching as needed for a postoperative patient. It works by blocking the effects of histamine in the body. The safe dosage for adults and children over 12 is 25mg every 6 hours as needed. Side effects may include drowsiness, heartburn, and dizziness. Patients should be warned not to drive or operate machinery due to sedation and to avoid other antihistamines.

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    Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) is an antihistamine prescribed for itching as needed for a postoperative patient. It works by blocking the effects of histamine in the body. The safe dosage for adults and children over 12 is 25mg every 6 hours as needed. Side effects may include drowsiness, heartburn, and dizziness. Patients should be warned not to drive or operate machinery due to sedation and to avoid other antihistamines.

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    Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) is an antihistamine prescribed for itching as needed for a postoperative patient. It works by blocking the effects of histamine in the body. The safe dosage for adults and children over 12 is 25mg every 6 hours as needed. Side effects may include drowsiness, heartburn, and dizziness. Patients should be warned not to drive or operate machinery due to sedation and to avoid other antihistamines.

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    DRUG CARD

    GENERIC: Diphenhydramine TRADE: Benadryl

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    CLASSIFICATION: Antihistamine USE FOR THIS PT: For itching related to him being a post. Op. patient.
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    SAFE DOSAGE: Adult & child >12 yr: 25mg q6hrs prn PATIENT DOSAGE: 25mg q6hrs prn
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    ACTIONS: Diphenhydramine blocks the NURSING IMPLICATIONS:
    effects of the naturally occurring
    chemical histamine in the body.

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    SIDE EFFECTS: drowsiness, Before taking Benadryl, you should talk
    PRECAUTIONS:
    heartburn, and dizziness with your healthcare provider if you have
    glaucoma, asthma, or high blood pressure. Other
    warnings and precautions with Benadryl include
    avoiding this drug if you are breastfeeding,
    watching out for potential drug interactions, and
    being aware of the medicine's sedation effects.
    Benadryl products (oral or topical) should never
    be used in newborns or premature infants.

    TEACHING NEEDS: Take only one antihistamine at a time. Do not drive, drink, or operate machinery.

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