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Diphenhydramine, sold under the brand name Benadryl among others, is an antihistamine and sedative.It is a first-generation H 1-antihistamine and it works by blocking certain effects of histamine, which produces its antihistamine and sedative effects.
A cardiac stress test is a cardiological examination that evaluates the cardiovascular system's response to external stress within a controlled clinical setting. This stress response can be induced through physical exercise (usually a treadmill) or intravenous pharmacological stimulation of heart rate.
The criteria may be used in conjunction with other information to guide clinicians about safe prescribing in older adults. [ 5 ] [ non-primary source needed ] [ 6 ] [ non-primary source needed ] . The criteria are frequently used internationally although they were only intended for use in the United States.
Wen: I would first ask what has the person done before that has helped them reduce stress. Some people love intense exercise. Others might find that daunting but might enjoy a slow, leisurely walk ...
Older people are more likely to experience drowsiness from antihistamine use than younger people. [1] Continuous and/or cumulative use of anticholinergic medications, including first-generation antihistamines, is associated with higher risk for cognitive decline and dementia in older people. [31] [32]
There are age and gender standards for this test but, “people who are 65 years and older and walk greater than one meter per second, tend to live longer and have fewer falls,” Esposito says.
Because of these sedative properties, Benadryl is often used as a sleep aid in people with insomnia. A study published in the American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry discovered that approximately one in three adults between the ages of 65 and 80 occasionally use over-the-counter drugs like Benadryl to help with sleep. [ 15 ]
Reader response to Steve Lopez's column about older drivers having to take knowledge and eye exams was all over the place. Said one reader: 'All of my friends are at least 75, and I wouldn't let ...