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Drug Interactions between Benadryl and histamine phosphate

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Moderate

diphenhydrAMINE histamine phosphate

Applies to: Benadryl (diphenhydramine) and histamine phosphate

MONITOR: Antihistamines may suppress the patient's response to histamine phosphate. The length of suppression varies and is dependent on the patient, type of antihistamine, and the duration of antihistamine therapy. The duration of suppression may range from 24 hours with chlorpheniramine or up to several weeks with second-generation antihistamines.

MANAGEMENT: Clinicians should be aware of the potential for falsely insignificant or false-negative results when administering histamine phosphate to patients treated with antihistamines.

References (1)
  1. (2002) "Product Information. Histatrol (histamine phosphate)." Center Laboratories

Drug and food interactions

Moderate

diphenhydrAMINE food

Applies to: Benadryl (diphenhydramine)

GENERALLY AVOID: Use of anticholinergic agents with alcohol may result in sufficient impairment of attention so as to render driving and operating machinery more hazardous. In addition, the potential for abuse may be increased with the combination. The mechanism of interaction is not established but may involve additive depressant effects on the central nervous system. No effect of oral propantheline or atropine on blood alcohol levels was observed in healthy volunteers when administered before ingestion of a standard ethanol load. However, one study found impairment of attention in subjects given atropine 0.5 mg or glycopyrrolate 1 mg in combination with alcohol.

MANAGEMENT: Alcohol should generally be avoided during therapy with anticholinergic agents. Patients should be counseled to avoid activities requiring mental alertness until they know how these agents affect them.

References (1)
  1. Linnoila M (1973) "Drug effects on psychomotor skills related to driving: interaction of atropine, glycopyrrhonium and alcohol." Eur J Clin Pharmacol, 6, p. 107-12

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Drug Interaction Classification

These classifications are only a guideline. The relevance of a particular drug interaction to a specific individual is difficult to determine. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting or stopping any medication.
Major Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit.
Moderate Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances.
Minor Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan.
Unknown No interaction information available.

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