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diazepam valium class
benzodiazepine, anticonvulsant, sedative, tranquilizer
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diazepam valium action
- 1. Diazepam potentiates the effects of inhibitory neurotransmitters GABA, hyperpolarising the membrane potential ans raising the seizures threshold in the motor cortex.
- 2. Onset of action is within 1-5 minutes for IVP and immediate for rectal
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diazepam valium use
- 1. Drug if choice for seizures.
- 2. Sedation prior to cardioversion of aconscious pt.
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diazepam valium side effects
hypotension, reflex tachycardia, respiratory depression, ataxia, psychomotor impairment, confusion, nausea.
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diazepam valium contraindications
hypersensitivity to the drug, substance abuse, coma, shock
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diazepam valium preparations
- 20mg/ 2ml ampule preload
- 10mg/ 2ml ampule preload
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diazepam valium adult dose
IVP only: 2-10mg slowly. repeat 5-15 minutes p.r.n max dose 30mg
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diazepam valium pedi dose
- IVP: 0.1-0.2mg/kg slowly. repeat 5-15 minutes p.r.n max dose 20mg
- rectal: 0.5mg/kg flush w/ 2-3ml saline
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diazepam valium route
IVP, RECTAL
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