Diazepam Flashcards
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Diazepam Class
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Benzodiazepine, CNS depressant, Anticonvulsant, Anioxlytic
2
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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
3
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Diazepam Indications
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Seizures, psychosis, sedation (RSI, Cardioversion)
4
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Diazepam Contraindications
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Hypersensitivity, Hypotension, Shock, Head injury, Sedative/ETOH use
5
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Diazepam Adult dose - Seizures
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5-10 mg IV/IM
6
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Diazepam Adult dose - Anxiety
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2-5mg IV/IM
7
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Diazepam Adult dose Sedation (pacing)
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5-15 mg IV
8
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Diazepam Adult dose - Sedation (RSI, Intubation)
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0.1-0.25 mg/kg IV
9
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Diazepam Side effects
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Dizziness, drowsiness, Orthostatic Hypotension, Blurred Vision
10
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Diazepam Onset
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1-5 min
