Pack size: 1 Injection  |  Price is for the whole Injection

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Generic: Diazepam

Form: Injection 10mg/2ml

Indication

Agitation, Anxiety, Anaesthesia, Seizures, Insomnia, Muscle spasms, Alcohol withdrawal syndrome

Administration

May be taken with or without food. IV Preparation Compatibility with D5W, NS, and Ringer's controversial. If infusion is selected, adding the infusion solution to the diazepam injection (and not the other way around) may prevent precipitate formation IV Administration Administer over 3 min; no more than 5 mg/min Monitor respiration q5-15min and before each IV dose Have airway support ready until effects of IV administration are known Rectal Administration Place patient on side facing you with upper leg bent forward, lubricate rectal applicator tip, gently insert syringe tip in rectum and slowly push plunger

Adult Dose

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Child Dose

Sedative/Muscle Relaxant Potentially toxic dose in patients <6 years: >0.5 mg/kg <6 months: Not recommended >12 years 0.12-0.8 mg/kg/day PO divided q6-8hr, OR 0.04-0.2 mg/kg IV/IM q2-4hr; no more than 0.6 mg/kg within 8 hours Status Epilepticus Potentially toxic dose in patients <6 years: >0.5 mg/kg PR 2-6 years: 0.5 mg/kg; may repeat in 4-12 hours PRN 6-12 years: 0.3 mg/kg; may repeat in 4-12 hours PRN >12 years: 0.2 mg/kg; may repeat in 4-12 hours PRN IV 6 months-5 years: 0.2-0.5 mg IV initially, repeat every 2-5 minutes; do not exceed 5 mg; may repeat 2-4 hours later PRN >5 years: 1 mg IV given slowly every 2-5 min; not to exceed 10 mg total dose; may repeat in 2-4 hours if necessary

Renal Dose

Renal impairment: Dose reduction may be required.

Contraindication

Hypersensitivity; myasthenia gravis, preexisting CNS depression or coma, respiratory depression; acute pulmonary insufficiency or sleep apnoea syndrome; severe hepatic impairment; acute narrow angle glaucoma; children <6 mth (oral); pregnancy and lactation.

Introduction

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Uses of __NAME__

{'list': ['Short term anxiety', 'Alcohol withdrawal', 'Muscle spasm', 'Epilepsy']}

Side effects of __NAME__

{'tag': 'Common', 'list': ['Fatigue', 'Impaired coordination', 'Drowsiness', 'Muscle weakness']}

How to use __NAME__

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. __NAME__ may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How __NAME__ works

__NAME__ is a benzodiazepine. It works by increasing the action of a chemical messenger (GABA) which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.

What if you forget to take __NAME__?

If you miss a dose of __NAME__, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Safety Advice

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with __NAME__.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. __NAME__ can make you sleepy, forgetful, and have poor co-ordination. This may affect your ability to drive.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of __NAME__ may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Dose adjustment may be required if it is to be given for a long period

Safety Advice

__NAME__ should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of __NAME__ may be needed. Please consult your doctor.