Diazepam Flashcards

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Diazepam Class

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Benzodiazepine, CNS depressant, Anticonvulsant, Anioxlytic

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Diazepam Action

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Promotes the effectiveness of GABA = reduces neuro excitability (stops the signals thats sends the seizures)
- relaxes skeletal muscle
- induces amnesia by depressing the CNS

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Diazepam Indications

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Seizures, psychosis, sedation (RSI, Cardioversion)

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Diazepam Contraindications

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Hypersensitivity, Hypotension, Shock, Head injury, Sedative/ETOH use

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Diazepam Adult dose - Seizures

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5-10 mg IV/IM

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Diazepam Adult dose - Anxiety

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2-5mg IV/IM

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Diazepam Adult dose Sedation (pacing)

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5-15 mg IV

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Diazepam Adult dose - Sedation (RSI, Intubation)

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0.1-0.25 mg/kg IV

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Diazepam Side effects

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Dizziness, drowsiness, Orthostatic Hypotension, Blurred Vision

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Diazepam Onset

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1-5 min

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