Valium/diazepam Flashcards

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Valium MOA?

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Binds to benzodiazepine receptors enhancing effects of GABA, inducing CNS depression & relaxing skeletal muscles.

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Valium class?

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Benzodiazepine

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Valium indications?

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Status epilepticus
Delirium Tremens
Sedation
Induction to cardioversion

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Valium contraindications?

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Hypersensitivity, coma, shock, <6mths, respiratory depression, substance abuse

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