Diazepam

Question 1

Diazepam Trade Name?

Answer 1

Valium, Diastat

Question 2

Diazepam Classfication?

Answer 2

Benzodiazepine

Question 3

Diazepam Mechanism?

Answer 3

Binds to specific sites on GABA Type A receptors and via an allosteric affect it hyperpolarizes to potentiate the effects for GABA resulting in sedation and suppression of convulsions.

Question 4

Diazepam Indications?

Answer 4

-Restraint
-TBI
-Hyperthemia
-Sympathomimetic/Anticholinergic OD
-TCP/DC Cardioversion
-Organophosphate
-Anxiety
-Alcohol Withdrawl
-Seizure

Question 5

Diazepam Contraindications?

Answer 5

-Hypersensitivity
-Respiratory Insufficiency
-Hypotension

Question 6

Diazepam Side Effects/Precautions?

Answer 6

-Dizziness
-Drowsiness
-Confusion
-Hypotension
-Nausea/Vomiting
-Respiratory depression

Question 7

Diazepam Adult Dose?

Answer 7

2mg - 10mg

2mg (0.1mg/kg) - Restraint, TBI, Hyperthermia, Sympathomimetic/Anticholinergic, TCP/DC
5mg (0.3mg/kg) - Organophosphate, Anxiety, Alcohol/Withdrawl
10mg (0.2mg/kg) - Seizure

Question 8

Diazepam Pediatric Dose?

Answer 8

1/2 of adult dose

Question 9

Diazepam Onset of Action?

Answer 9

1-5 minutes

Question 10

Diazepam Duration of Action?

Answer 10

20-50 minutes

Question 11

Diazepam Max Dose Adult/Pediatric?

Answer 11

20mg and 10mg respectively but highly dependeng on indication

Question 12

Diazepam Routes of Administration?

Answer 12

IV/IO/IM

Question 13

Diazepam How Supplied?

Answer 13

5mg/ml vials, ampules, and prefilled syringes