Diazepam Flashcards
1
Q
Diazepam trade name
A
Valium
2
Q
Diazepam class
A
Benzodiazepine
3
Q
Diazepam action
A
Binds to type A GABA receptor, sedation
4
Q
Diazepam indication
A
Anxiety, seizure, sedation, muscle relaxation
5
Q
Diazepam Contraindications
A
Hypersensitivity, hypotension, respiratory depression
6
Q
Diazepam dose/route
A
Adult-5mg+5mg after 5 min if still seizing IV
Ped-0.3mg/kg max 5mg+same after 5 min if still seizing
7
Q
Diazepam side effects
A
Hypotension, sedation, amnesia, respiratory depression, N/V
8
Q
Diazepam other
A
Irritation with injection, flumazenil antagonizes
