Diazapam/ Valium Drug Card Flashcards
1
Q
Generic name
A
Diazepam
2
Q
Brand name
A
Valium
3
Q
Class
A
Tranquilizer (benzodiazepine)
4
Q
Action
A
Anticonvulsant
Skeletal muscle relaxant
Sedative
5
Q
Indications
A
Major motor seizures Status epilepticus Premedication before cardioversion Skeletal muscle relaxant Acute anxiety states
6
Q
Contraindications
A
Patients with a history of hypersensitivity to the medication
7
Q
Precautions
A
- Can cause local venous irritation
- Has short duration effect
- Do not mix with other medications because of possible precipitation problems
- Flumazenil (Romazicon) Should be available
8
Q
Side effects
A
Drowsiness
Hypotension
Respiratory depression
9
Q
Adult dosage
A
Status epilepticus: 5-10 mg IV
Acute anxiety: 2-5 mg IM or IV
Premedication before cardioversion: 5-15 mg IV
10
Q
Adult Route
A
IV (care must be taken not to administer faster than 1 mL/min)
IM
Rectal
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