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Diazapem Flashcards

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Actions

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Relaxation of skeletal muscles

CNS depressant

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Class

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Benzodiazepine Sedative/Anticonvulsant

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Indications

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Sedation for cardio version or anxiety

Suppression of sustained grand-mal seizures

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Contraindications

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Hypersensitivity
Respiratory depression
Glaucoma

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Dosage

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Adult: 5-10mg IV push slowly, no faster then 5mg/min. May be repeated in 10 min up to 30mg

Peds: 0.1-0.3mg/kg IV push, repeated every 2 min up to 1 mg/kg

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Side effects

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Vertigo
Hypotension
Dysrhythmias
Urticaria

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Considerations

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Dilute with saline to avoid pain w/admin
Use caution when giving to elderly, pregnant, and head injured
Monitor for hypotension

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