Valium Flashcards
1
Q
Trade Name
A
Valium
2
Q
Generic Nmae
A
Diazepam
3
Q
Class
A
Benzodiazepine
Sedative/hypnotic
Anticonvulsant
4
Q
Action
A
Binds with GABA A receptors potentiate in their sedative, anxiolytic, and anticonvulsant effects
5
Q
Supply
A
Vials
Abbojects
6
Q
Indications
A
Acute anxiety Premedication to cardioversion Skeletal muscle relaxation Seizures Status epilepticus Vertigo
7
Q
Contraindications
A
Alcohol use
Use caution in conjunction with other CNS depressants
8
Q
Side effects
A
Hypotension Tachycardia Amnesia Hallucinations Respiratory depression Blurred vision
9
Q
Adult dose
A
Anxiety 2-5 mg IV
Cardioversion 5-15 mg IV
10
Q
Route
A
IV
