Diazepam Flashcards
1
Q
Diazepam Trade Name?
A
Valium, Diastat
2
Q
Diazepam Indications?
A
-Restraint
-TBI
-Hyperthemia
-Sympathomimetic/Anticholinergic OD
-TCP/DC Cardioversion
-Organophosphate
-Anxiety
-Alcohol Withdrawl
-Seizure
3
Q
Diazepam Contraindications?
A
-Hypersensitivity
-Respiratory Insufficiency
-Hypotension
4
Q
Diazepam Adult Dose?
A
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
5
Q
Diazepam Pediatric Dose?
A
1/2 of adult dose
6
Q
Diazepam Max Dose Adult/Pediatric?
A
20mg and 10mg respectively but highly dependeng on indication