Diazepam

Question 1

Diazepam Trade Name?

Answer 1

Valium, Diastat

Question 2

Diazepam Indications?

Answer 2

-Restraint
-TBI
-Hyperthemia
-Sympathomimetic/Anticholinergic OD
-TCP/DC Cardioversion
-Organophosphate
-Anxiety
-Alcohol Withdrawl
-Seizure

Question 3

Diazepam Contraindications?

Answer 3

-Hypersensitivity
-Respiratory Insufficiency
-Hypotension

Question 4

Diazepam Adult Dose?

Answer 4

2mg - 10mg

2mg (0.1mg/kg) - Restraint, TBI, Hyperthermia, Sympathomimetic/Anticholinergic, TCP/DC
5mg (0.3mg/kg) - Organophosphate, Anxiety, Alcohol/Withdrawl
10mg (0.2mg/kg) - Seizure

Question 5

Diazepam Pediatric Dose?

Answer 5

1/2 of adult dose

Question 6

Diazepam Max Dose Adult/Pediatric?

Answer 6

20mg and 10mg respectively but highly dependeng on indication