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Diazepam Flashcards

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Diazepam trade name

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Valium

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Diazepam class

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Benzodiazepine- long acting

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Diazepam MOA

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Binds with specific GABA type A receptors to potentiate the effects of GABA resulting in sedation and suppression of convulsions

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Diazepam indictations

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Anxiety and agitation
Drug and alcohol withdrawal
Seizures
Sedation for medical procedures

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Diazepam contraindications

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Hypersensitivity
Hypotension
Respiratory insufficiency

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Diazepam side effects

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Hypotension
Dizziness
Confusion
Nausea/ vomiting

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Diazepam Onset/duration

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Onset 1-5 minutes
Duration 20-50 minutes

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Diazepam dose

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Adult- alcohol withdrawal 5-10mg
Bradycardia/pacing 2mg
Bipap/Cpap 5mg
Hyperthermia 2mg
Overdose 2mg IV/IO 5mg IM
Seizure 5-10 mg
Restraints 2mg IV/IO 5mgIM
Tachycardia/ cardio version 2mg
TBI 2mg
Max dose 20 mg

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Diazepam dose

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Pediatric 0.05 mg/kg
TBI 0.1 mg/kg

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