Diazepam Flashcards
1
Q
Diazepam indication
A
Seizures, status epilepticus
Premedication before cadioversion
Muscle tremors due to injury
Acute anxiety attack
2
Q
Diazepam dose
A
Seizures 5 – 10 mg IV/IO/IM Anxiety 2 – 5 mg IV/IM Premedication 5 – 15 mg IV/IO
Pediatric Dosage Seizures and anxiety 0.5 – 2 mg IV/IO/IM Premedication 0.2 – 0.5 mg/kg
3
Q
Diazepam side effect
A
Hypotension
Tachycardia
Edema
Cardiovascular collapse
4
Q
Diazepam class
A
Anti-anxiety, sedative/hypnotic, anti-convulsant
5
Q
Diazepam action
A
Benzodiazepine sedative and skeletal muscle relaxant that reduces tremors, induces amnesia and reduces the recurrence of seizures. It relaxes muscle spasms in orthopedic injuries and produces amnesia for painful procedures.
6
Q
Diazepam contraindication
A
Shock
Coma
Depressed vital signs
Neonates
