Why would Benadryl be given to a schizophrenic patient?
Ans) The patient has tremors and tardive dyskinesia.
Patients with schizophrenia are generally prescribed antipsychotic
drugs. These drugs cause extrapyramidal side effects, like tremors,
and abnormal involuntary movements, like tardive dyskinesia.
Diphenhydramine hydrochloride (Benadryl) 25 mg by the intramuscular
or intravenous route is prescribed to such patients to treat
extrapyramidal side effects.
- Dipehenhydramine hydrochloride (Benadryl) is contraindicated in patients with peptic ulcer and asthma because it causes stomach distress like nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Physostigmine (Antilirium) and benzodiazepines are administered to control these symptoms.
- Photosensitivity and mydriasis are symptoms of anticholinergic toxicity. Dry mucus membranes can be a symptom of anticholinergic toxicity, but is not a major concern with the administration of Benadryl.
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