Diphenhydramine

Drug CategoryDrugIHD Dosing

Administration Timing Around HD Session

Antihistamines Diphenhydramine 25-50mg Q6H PRN Anytime During HD

Molecular Weight    (Da)

Excreted Unchanged (%)Normal Half-Life (Hours)ESRD Half-Life (Hours)Plasma Protein Binding (%)Volume of Distribution (L/kg)Dialytic Plasma Clearance (ml/min)% Dialyzed
255.35 2 5.3-11.7 N/A 80-99 3.3-6.8 N/A N/A

References:

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