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Benadryl (diphenhydramine)
antihistamine
Benadryl Indications
Mild allergic reactions
Benadryl contraindications
Asthma, glaucoma, pregnancy, hypertension, infants
Benadryl dose
PO 25-50 mg
Epinephrine (1:1,000)
stimulates nervous system, causing bronchodilation
Epi Indications
anaphylactic reaction
Epi contraindications
chest pain of cardiac origin, hypothermia, hypertension
Epi dose
0.3 mg for adults
0.15 mg for children
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Oral Glucose (glutose)
, When absorbed, provides glucose for cell use
Glutose indications
low blood glucose (hypoglycemia)
Glutose contraindications
decreased level of consciousness, nausea, vomiting
Glutose dose
PO 1/2-1 tube
Narcan (naloxone)
Reverses respiratory depression secondary to opioid overdose
Narcan indications
opioid poisoning
Narcan Contraindications
hypersensitivity
Narcan dose- auto injector
0.4 mg
Narcan dose- IN
2 mg
Activated Charcoal
Absorbs toxic substances in the digestive tract
Activated Charcoal Indications
Most oral poisonings; overdose
Activated Charcoal: Contraindications