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teex diazepam

  1. Diazepam (Valium) Class
    Sedative hypnotic
  2. Diazepam (Valium) Actions
    • 1. Anticonvulsant
    • 2. Skeletal muscle relaxant
    • 3. Sedative
    • 4. General CNS Depressant
  3. Diazepam (Valium) Indications
    • 1. Generalized Seizures
    • 2. Status Epilepticus
    • 3. Premedication prior to cardioversion
    • 4. Skeletal Muscle relaxant
    • 5. Acute anxiety states
    • 6. Tachycardia secondary to cocaine overdose
  4. Diazepam (Valium) Contraindications
    Allergy to medication
  5. Diazepam (Valium) Precautions
    • 1. Local venous irritations
    • 2. Short duration of effect
    • 3. avoid mixing with other meds due to precipitations
    • 4. decreased LOC
  6. Diazepam (valium) Side Effects
    • 1. Drowsiness
    • 2. Hypotension
    • 3. Respiratory Depression, apnea
  7. Diazepam (Valium) Dosage
    • 1. Status Epilepticus: 5-10mg IV
    • 2. Acute Anxiety and cocaine overdose: 2-5mg IV
    • 3. Premed for cardioversions: 5-15mg IV
  8. Diazepam (Valium) Route:
    • IV no faster than 1mg / min, IM, rectal, ET
    • (note: Diazepam does not uptake well with IM administration. If no IV is available consider rectal administration or IM Midazolam)
  9. Diazepam (Valium) How Supplied
    ampule and prefilled syringe: 10mg/2mL
  10. Diazepam (Valium) Pediatric Dosage:
    Status epilepticus: .2-.5 mg / kg dose
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teex diazepam
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TEEX Medic diazepam valium
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