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Inpatient

Inpatient

Recommendations

1. Stop offending product (if known)

2. Access, report and document vitals and respiratory status

3. Administer one of the following:

  • cetirizine 10 mg Oral Once
  • desloratadine 5 mg Oral Once
  • diphenhydrAMINE 25-50 mg IV/IM Once

4. Notify most responsible physician

5. Continue to assess, report and document vitals and respiratory status every 15 minutes until improved or as ordered by MD

Follow Up

  • Notify physician if symptoms do not resolve or worsen.
  • If severe reaction (anaphylaxis) occurs follow severe reaction algorithm.