Diazepam Flashcards
1
Q
What is Diazepam?
A
Central nervous system depressant, acts as an anticonvulsant and sedative.
2
Q
Indications
A
- Patients with prolonged convulsion > 5mins.
- 3 or more convulsions and are currently convulsion
- Eclmaptic convulsions
- Symptomatic cocaine toxicity
3
Q
Contraindications
A
Patients with known hypersensitivity
4
Q
Side effects
A
Respiratory depression
Hypotension
Light-headedness, unsteadiness, drowsiness, confusion, amnesia
5
Q
Dosage and admin
A
Oral or Rectum
Int D - 10 milligrams
RptD - 10 milligrams
