Anticonvulsants: Diazepam

Question 1

What is Diazepam considered to be in vet medicine?

Answer 1

Drug of choice for emergency treatment of convulsing animals

Question 2

What route of administration is most effective?

Answer 2

IV

Question 3

Because Diazepam is rapidly metabolized by the liver, what effect does it have? (2)

Answer 3

1. short duration

2. poor effect if given orally to dogs

Question 4

What is Diazepam also used as? (2)

Answer 4

1. appetite stimulant

2. urine marking and anxiety in cats