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ABH gel; lorazepam (Ativan), diphenhydramine (Benadryl), haloperidol (Haldol) gel

Uses: - nausea Contraindications: - not effective for nausea Components: - lorazepam (Ativan), diphenhydramine (Benadryl), haloperidol (Haldol) Mechanism of action: - not systemically absorbed, aside from a small amount of diphenhydramine

General

topical agent pharmacologic combination

References

  1. Smith TJ, Ritter JK, Poklis JL et al ABH gel is not absorbed from the skin of normal volunteers. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2012;43(5):961-966 PMID: 22560361
  2. American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine Choosing Wisely. Five Things Physicians and Patients Should Question (see #5) https://www.choosingwisely.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/AAHPM-Choosing-Wisely-List.pdf