Benadryl : Diphenhydramine

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Medication-Based Safety Rules

Potentially Inappropriate Medication Based on Upated Beers Criteria

List of Potentially Inappropriate Medications for Older Adults: 65 and Older

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References

Donna M. Fick, PhD, RN, et al. Updating the Beers Criteria for Potentially Inappropriate Medication Use in Older Adults:Results of a US Consensus Panel of Experts. Archives of Internal Medicine. 2003;163:2716-2724

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Concerns and Rules - Benadryl:Diphenhydramine

All nonprescription and many prescription antihistamines may have potent anticholinergic properties. Nonanticholinergic antihistamines are preferred in elderly patients when treating allergic reactions. May cause confusion and sedation. Should not be used as a hypnotic, and when used to treat emergency allergic reactions, it should be used in the smallest possible dose