Diazepam

Question 1

What is/are the common name(s) of Diazepam?

Answer 1

Valium

Question 2

What is/are the class(es) of Diazepam?

Answer 2

Benzodiazepine, antianxiety, anticonvulsant

Question 3

What is/are the mechanism(s) of Diazepam?

Answer 3

CNS Depressant, acts on GABA receptors

Question 4

What is/are the contraindication(s) of Diazepam?

Answer 4

Hypersensitivity, Hypotension

Question 5

What is/are the ADULT indication(s) & associated dosage(s)/repeat(s) of Diazepam?

Answer 5

Active Seizure: 5mg IV/IM, NO repeat

Post-Intubation Sedation: 5mg IV, may repeat after 5min with physician order

Question 6

What is/are the PEDS indication(s) & associated dosage(s)/repeat(s) of Diazepam?

Answer 6

Active Seizure: 0.1mg/kg IV/IM/PR max dose 5mg, NO repeat

Post-Intubation Sedation: 0.2mg/kg IV max dose 5mg; 0.5mg/kg PR max dose 20mg, NO repeat

Question 7

What is/are the adverse reaction(s) to Diazepam?

Answer 7

Respiratory depression, CNS depression, Nausea, Vomiting