Diazepam(Valium)

  1. Diazepam (Valium) Class
    • Benzodiazepine
    • Sedative-hypnotic
    • Anticonvulsant
  2. Diazepam (Valium) Mech
    • Potentiates the effects of inhibitory neurotransmitters
    • Raise the seizure threshold
    • Includes amnesia and sedation
  3. Diazepam (Valium) Indication
    • Acute anxiety state
    • Acute alcohol withdrawal(dts delirium tremens)
    • Muscle relaxant
    • Seizure activity
    • Agitation
    • Analgesia for medical procedures
  4. Diazepam (Valium) Contraindications
    • Hypersensitivity
    • Glaucoma
    • Coma
    • Shock
    • Substance abuse
    • Head injury
  5. Diazepam (Valium) Adverse
    • Respiratory depression
    • Hypotension
    • Drowsiness
    • Ataxia
    • Reflex tachycardia
    • Nausea
    • Thrombosis
    • Confusion
    • Phlebitis
  6. Diazepam (Valium) Dosage
    Adult - Seizure activity: 5-10mg IV q 10-15mins prn (5mg over 5min) max dose 30mg

    Peds - 0.2-0.5mg/kg slow IV q 2-5mins up to 5mg max dose 10mg

    Rectal - 0.5 mg/kg bia 2" rectal catheter and flush with 2-3 ml of air after administration

    Sedation - 5-15mg IV over 5-10mins prior to cardioversion
Author
Lhernandez
ID
278123
Card Set
Diazepam(Valium)
Description
Diazepam(Valium)drug profile
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