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  MedFriendly.com: Diphenhydramine hydrochloride
Diphenhydramine hydrochloride is the generic name (meaning it is not a brand name) for a medication that relieves allergy symptoms, hypersensitive reactions, motion sickness, and uncontrollable muscle movements.
Diphenhydramine hydrochloride is available in capsule form, tablet form, syrup form, injectable form (through a muscle or vein), cream form, gel form, stick form, spray form, and in an elixir (a clear, sweet, part-alcoholic liquid that is taken by mouth) form.
The dose of diphenhydramine hydrochloride that should be taken varies according to the reason for why this medication is being taken, the form in which the medication is taken, the age of the person, and the weight of the person.
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Evaluation of temazepam and diphenhydramine as hypnotics in a nursing-home population.
Diphenhydramine Most Common Sleep Remedy in Elderly: In a 9 year follow-up study of 1,627 U.S. elderly age 73 at the beginning of the study, benzodiazepine used increased from 1.8% to 3.1% by the end of the study while diphenhydramine usage increased from 0.4% to 8.1%.
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) Confuses Elderly: 426 patients over 70 at Yale Hosp were studied and researchers found that of 114 treated with diphenhydramine, 68% received it for sleep and some others for prophylaxis of transfusion reactions.
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 diphenhydramine - [Medication]
Diphenhydramine is used to treat sneezing; runny nose; itching, watery eyes; hives; rashes; itching; and other symptoms of allergies and the common cold.
Diphenhydramine is in the FDA pregnancy category B. This means that it is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby.
Diphenhydramine is available with a prescription and over the counter generically and under many brand names as tablets, capsules, an elixir, and a syrup.
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 Diphenhydramine For Veterinary Use
Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine that competitively inhibits histamine binding at the H1 receptors.
Diphenhydramine is used in companion animals practice in the treatment of allergies and atopy primarily in dogs.
Diphenhydramine may also be used as an antiemetic and is frequently used for the prevention of motion sickness in dogs.
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 Diphenhydramine HCl
Diphenhydramine is reportedly incompatible with the following drugs: amobarbital sodium, amphotericin B, cephalothin sodium, hydrocortisone sodium succinate, iodipamide meglumine, pentobarbital sodium, secobarbital sodium, and thiopental sodium.
In humans, diphenhydramine crosses the placenta and is approximately 80% bound to plasma proteins.
Diphenhydramine is metabolized in the liver and the majority of the drug is excreted as metabolites into the urine.
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 Diphenhydramine ( Allerdryl, Benadryl, Dytuss ) data sheel
Diphenhydramine (Allerdryl, Benadryl, Dytuss) is a sedative and antihistamine.
Diphenhydramine (Allerdryl, Benadryl, Dytuss) is also given to people with Parkinson's Disease to decrease stiffness and tremors.
Diphenhydramine (Allerdryl, Benadryl, Dytuss) can also be used in the treatment of cough, drug-induced Parkinson's, motion sickness, mucositis from radiation therapy, and the common cold.
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 1800PetMeds.com - Diphenhydramine 50mg Cap
Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine used in the treatment of allergies, insect bites or stings and other causes of itching.
Diphenhydramine is available as a prescription strength capsule and injectable as well as OTC tablet, capsule, elixir and shampoo.
Diphenhydramine oral and injectable is not FDA approved for use in veterinary medicine; however, it is a commonly accepted practice to use this medication in dogs and cats.
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 acetaminophen, diphenhydramine, and pseudoephedrine - [Medication]
Diphenhydramine prevents sneezing; itchy, watery eyes and nose; and other symptoms of allergies and hay fever.
Acetaminophen, diphenhydramine, and pseudoephedrine is used to treat nasal congestion; itchy, watery eyes; itchy throat; sneezing; headache; fever; and other symptoms associated with allergies, hay fever, and the common cold.
Symptoms of an acetaminophen, diphenhydramine, and pseudoephedrine overdose include dry mouth, large pupils, flushing, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, seizures, confusion, sweating, and an irregular heartbeat.
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 eMedicine - Toxicity, Antihistamine : Article by David J McCann, MD   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Diphenhydramine is known to prolong the QT interval on ECG by presumed inhibition of the delayed potassium rectifier channel.
Diphenhydramine was tapered to 600 mg daily in divided doses over the first 3 days of hospitalization and then was reduced more slowly with the last dose being administered on the ninth day of hospitalization.
Phenothiazines, diphenhydramine, and piperidine antihistamines are associated with prolongation of the QT interval.
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 Drugs and Human Performance FACT SHEETS - Diphenhydramine
Synonyms: 2-(diphenylmethoxy)-N,N-dimethylethylamine hydrochloride; diphenhydramine hydrochloride; Benadryl®;, Unisom® Sleepgels, Dytuss®, Dramamine®.
Diphenhydramine is also used as a sleep aid and a cough suppressant, and has been used as a centrally acting antitussive although the mechanism for this action is unclear.
Diphenhydramine is metabolized to nordiphenhydramine (active metabolite), dinordiphenhydramine, and diphenylmethoxyacetic acid.
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 Diphenhydramine
DIPHENHYDRAMINE (Benadryl®) is an antihistamine that reduces allergic reactions, motion sickness and vertigo (dizziness and loss of balance), and Parkinson's disease.
Diphenhydramine injection is for use when you cannot take the medicine by mouth.
DIPHENHYDRAMINE (Benadryl®) is an antihistamine that gives temporary relief of pain and itching from insect bites or other minor itchy skin conditions.
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 Diphenhydramine, buy diphenhydramine, buy online   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Diphenhydramine is an effective antihistamine that reduces the time to fall a sleep and gives more depth to your sleep.
Diphenhydramine can also be prescribed for other uses, for instance in the treatment of certain forms of parkinsonism, motion sickness and certain allergic conjuntivities, ask Your doctor for more information.
Diphenhydramine is taken at bedtime for reducing the time to fall a sleep.
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 Information about diphenhydramine canine
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 DIPHENHYDRAMINE: Buy Diphenhydramine HCI online no prescription - Sleep Aid   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Diphenhydramine HCI is an effective Antihistamine that reduces the time to fall a sleep and gives more depth to your sleep.
Diphenhydramine HCI is to take once in a while when having problems to fall a sleep, if you are nervous or are awakened several times during the night.
Diphenhydramine is not to be taken by people with angina, heart arrhythmias, glaucoma, pregnant, breastfeeding, prostate and urinary problems, or while taking medications to prevent nausea or motion sickness.
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 MedlinePlus Drug Information: Diphenhydramine Oral
Diphenhydramine, an antihistamine, relieves red, irritated, itchy, watery eyes; sneezing; and runny nose caused by hay fever, allergies, and the common cold.
Diphenhydramine is also used to prevent and treat motion sickness, induce sleep, treat Parkinson's disease, and relieve cough caused by minor throat or airway irritation.
For motion sickness, diphenhydramine is taken 30 minutes before departure and, if needed, before meals and at bedtime.
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 Howstuffworks "Diphenhydramine: A Profile of an Antihistamine"
Diphenhydramine belongs to a group of drugs known as antihistamines.
Diphenhydramine is highly sedating and has other adverse effects that may be especially detrimental to elderly patients.
Small amounts of diphenhydramine pass into breast milk and may cause unusual excitement or irritability in nursing infants.
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 diphenhydramine (Benadryl) - drug class, medical uses, medication side effects, and drug interactions by MedicineNet.com
Because of the risk of stimulation and seizures in infants -- especially newborns and prematures -- antihistamines should not be used by nursing mothers.
Diphenhydramine may also cause low blood pressure, palpitations, increased heart rate, confusion, nervousness, irritability, blurred vision, double vision, tremor, loss or appetite, or nausea.
Diphenhydramine should be used with caution (if at all) in persons with narrow-angle glaucoma, prostatic hypertrophy (enlarged prostate gland), hyperthyroidism, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, and asthma.
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 MedlinePlus Drug Information: Antihistamines (Systemic)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
In patients with Parkinson's disease, diphenhydramine may be used to decrease stiffness and tremors.
Also, the syrup form of diphenhydramine is used to relieve the cough due to colds or hay fever.
Azatadine, brompheniramine, cetirizine, chlorpheniramine, clemastine, cyproheptadine, dexchlorpheniramine, dimenhydrinate, diphenhydramine, doxylamine, and loratadine have not been studied in pregnant women.
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 Benadryl Online, Description, Chemistry, Ingredients, Blackbox - Diphenhydramine (injection) - RxList Monographs   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Benadryl (diphenhydramine hydrochloride) is an antihistamine drug having the chemical name 2-(Diphenylmethoxy)-N,N-dimethylethylamine hydrochloride.
It occurs as a white, crystalline powder, is freely soluble in water and alcohol and has a molecular weight of 291.82.
Benadryl in the parenteral form is a sterile, pyrogen-free solution available in a concentration of 50 mg of diphenhydramine hydrochloride per mL.
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 Droperidol- diphenhydramine for hyperemesis gravidarum
Diphenhydramine was started simultaneously with the droperidol, 50 mg intravenously over 30 minutes and repeated every six hours until the droperidol was discontinued.
Diphenhydramine has two therapeutic effects here: to block the droperidol side effect of akathisia, and to act as another antiemetic.
Once the diet was tolerated, droperidol and diphenhydramine were stopped and one hour later oral metoclopramide 10 mg and hydroxyzine 50 mg were given.
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Diphenhydramine is an oral antihistamine used to control itching.
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 Consumer Reports Medical Guide - Diphenhydramine Topical
Diphenhydramine, an antihistamine, is used to relieve the itching of insect bites, sunburns, bee stings, poison ivy, poison oak, and minor skin irritation.
Diphenhydramine topical comes in cream, lotion, gel, and spray to be applied to the skin.
Do not apply diphenhydramine on chicken pox or measles, and do not use it on a child younger than 2 years of age unless directed to do so by a doctor.
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 N101 | Diphenhydramine   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
It is also used as a short-term sleep aid, to control coughs due to colds or allergy, and to prevent/treat motion sickness.
Diphenhydramine is available in nonprescription products alone and in combination with other nonprescription drugs, to treat symptoms of allergy, colds, and upper respiratory infections.
Henbane should not be taken except by prescription from a physician trained in its use, as it is extremely toxic.
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 Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) - VeterinaryPartner.com - a VIN company!
Diphenhydramine is frequently included in antihistamine trials for allergic skin disease.
Diphenhydramine has a strong anti-nausea side effect which makes it helpful in treating motion sickness.
Diphenhydramine causes drowsiness in animals just as it does in people and can be used as a mild tranquilizer.
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