Diphenhydramine Monitoring Parameters, Administration and Chemical Structure
Diphenhydramine Monitoring Parameters
- ECG: in specific patient populations
- LFTs: baseline
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Diphenhydramine Administration
Oral Administration
- Diphenhydramine may be administered without regard to meals.
- Oral solutions: Use a calibrated, spoon, dropper, or cup to measure dosage.
Parenteral Administration
- Diphenhydramine is administered intravenously or intramuscularly. Do not use subcutaneously or perivascularly.
- Maximum concentration for injection is 50 mg/ml.
- Visually inspect parenteral products for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration whenever solution and container permit.
Intravenous infusion:
- Infuse intravenously over 10 - 15 minutes. Maximum infusion rate is 25 mg/minute.
Intramuscular injection:
- Inject deeply into a large muscle (i.e., upper outer quadrant of the gluteus maximus or lateral part of the thigh). Aspirate prior to injection to avoid injection into a blood vessel.
Topical Administration
- Available in cream and spray solution.
- Rub cream or solution gently into affected area.
† non-FDA approved
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Chemical Structure For: Diphenhydramine
[ Last revised: 12/11/2002 6:30:00 PM ]
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