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Page values for "Diphenhydramine"

"Medicines" values

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FieldField typeValue
genericStringDiphenhydramine (hydrochloride; citrate)
brandStringBenadryl (oral, injectable, topical), Banophen, Sominex (sleep aid), ZzzQuil, Aler-Dryl
structureFile
classesList of String, delimiter: ,[[:Category:Antihistamines|First-generation antihistamine (ethanolamine)]] [[:Category:Anticholinergics|Anticholinergic]] [[:Category:Sleep aids|Sleep aid]] [[:Category:Antiemetics|Antiemetic]]
mechanismString'"`UNIQ--vote-0000001D-QINU`"' Major Beers-list concern in elderly patients for cognitive and fall risks. CYP2D6 substrate. At massive overdose, also produces sodium channel blockade with cardiac toxicity'"`UNIQ--ref-0000001E-QINU`"'. '"`UNIQ--effect-0000001F-QINU`"'
usesString'"`UNIQ--vote-00000020-QINU`"', '"`UNIQ--vote-00000021-QINU`"', '"`UNIQ--vote-00000022-QINU`"', '"`UNIQ--vote-00000023-QINU`"', '"`UNIQ--vote-00000024-QINU`"', '"`UNIQ--vote-00000025-QINU`"'
starting_doseStringAllergy: 25-50 mg PO every 4-6 hours. Insomnia: 25-50 mg PO at bedtime. IV (acute dystonia, severe allergic reaction): 25-50 mg slow IV push
preparationsStringTablets 25, 50 mg; capsules; liquid; chewable; topical cream/gel; injection 50 mg/mL
fda_maxString300 mg/day (oral)
pill_idText
routesList of String, delimiter: ,Oral IV IM topical
onsetString15-30 minutes (oral); 1-2 minutes (IV)
durationString4-6 hours
halflifeString4-8 hours (longer in elderly, 9-13 hours)'"`UNIQ--ref-00000026-QINU`"'
bioavailabilityString~40-60% (oral, with significant first-pass)'"`UNIQ--ref-00000027-QINU`"'
pregnancyStringOlder agent with substantial use experience; broadly considered safe in pregnancy'"`UNIQ--ref-00000028-QINU`"'
legalString[[USLegal:Over-the-counter|OTC]] for most oral and topical formulations; [[USLegal:Prescription only|Rx-only]] for injectable