Benadryl Explained | Paramedic School Prep

🤧 Benadryl (Diphenhydramine) is an antihistamine that’s more than just an allergy med — in EMS, it plays a key role in allergic reactions In this video, we’ll cover: – Brand vs. generic (Benadryl = Diphenhydramine) – Drug class & mechanism (antihistamine, H1 blocker) – Indications: allergic reactions, anaphylaxis – Dose, routes, and onset – Side effects: drowsiness, dry mouth, chest wall rigidity – Why it’s rarely used alone in severe anaphylaxis but important as part of the package 🧠 Registry loves Benadryl questions — especially when paired with Epi in allergic emergencies. 🔔 Subscribe to Medic Mentor for weekly EMS pharmacology reviews and real-world insights from a 911 paramedic. #paramedicschool #pharmacology #paramedictraining #paramedicstudent #nursingstudent #medstudent #drugcards #emseducation