The first-generation drug "Dimedrol": an overdose, life-threatening.

"Diphenhydramine" is a drug with a long history, known and used throughout the world for more than 60 years. Being the so-called first-generation drug with a pronounced effect capable of suppressing spasm caused by histamine, it became one of the most popular drugs in this group of drugs. But, despite its obvious effectiveness, this drug should be taken very carefully and carefully, because "Diphenhydramine", an overdose Which can be very dangerous, is a very strong substance.

Indications for use:

• Ø Hives;
• Ø Conjunctivitis of allergic genesis;
• Ø Hay fever;
• Ø Serous sickness;
• Ø Pain caused by vasospasms;
• Ø Itching dermatosis;
• Ø Capillarotoxicosis.

In addition, "Diphenhydramine" is also used as part of complex therapy in the fight against high fever during colds and infectious diseases, as well as a powerful anesthetic, and in the treatment of insomnia.

And if the treatment of the main list of diseases usually occurs under the strict supervision of a doctor who can accurately calculate the necessary dose and track the effect of the drug on the body, the treatment of colds and insomnia often occurs in the order of self-medication with the drug "Dimedrol". Overdose in this case becomes a very real danger, so in recent years, the free sale of the drug is minimized. The strong relaxing effect of "Diphenhydramine", which he exerts on smooth muscles and nerve endings, can deprive a person of adequate perception of the dose, which often leads to very sad consequences.

"Diphenhydramine": an overdose and its possible consequences.

First of all, before you start taking the drug, you should find out the main signs of an overdose, and if possible, familiarize them with relatives who, in case of danger, will be able to adequately assess the situation and provide the necessary assistance. The main features in this case will be:

• Ø General weakness, a sharp decline in strength;
• Ø Difficulty breathing, or, conversely, too rapid uncontrolled breathing;
• Ø Redness of the skin of the face, neck and hands;
• Ø Dullness of consciousness, incoherent speech, hallucinations;
• Ø Cramps can occur in young children;
• Ø Dryness of the mucous membranes of the mouth and larynx;
• Ø Overexcitation of the central nervous system.

If such signs show that during treatment the norms of taking the drug "Diphenhydramine", the overdose of which has become so obvious, were exceeded, it is necessary to call doctors who are able to provide professional help. Prior to their appearance, every effort should be made to induce vomiting, and also to control the level of pressure and pulse. Later, after intensive gastric lavage, an overdose patient is usually prescribed activated charcoal or another similar absorbent.

Also it is worth considering when taking the medication independently, the contraindications available for prescribing the medicinal product "Dimedrol" are very serious. The presence of any diseases of the hematopoietic and cardiovascular system, hyperthyroidism, bronchial asthma, the presence of benign or malignant lesions of internal organs, pregnancy, alcoholism and a number of other diseases should lead to the complete refusal to take "Dimedrol".

"Diphenhydramine": side effects and undesirable effects.

It is obvious that such a strong preparation can not but have various kinds of side effects. First of all, they can be expressed in mild forms of symptoms listed as consequences of an overdose. In addition, the unwanted effect of taking "Diphenhydramine" may be rapid urge to urinate, shortness of breath, visual impairment, deterioration of hearing, bleeding, tachycardia.