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| Diazepam Mechanism of Action |
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| Binds to benzodiazepine receptors to enhance GABA effects, affecting the limbic, thalamic, and hypothalamic regions of the CNS causing different levels of CNS depression. |
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| Seizures, pre-medication before TCP or cardioversion, acute severe anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, eclampsia |
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| Diazepam Contraindications |
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| CNS depression, respiratory depression, acute-=angle glaucoma, intoxication |
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| Diazepam Adverse Reactions |
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| Respiratory depression, hypotension, over sedation, drowsiness, confusion, nausea |
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| 5 mg slow IV push every 10-15 min to a max dose of 30 mg |
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| 2.5-10 mg slow IV. 10 min prior to cardioversion |
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| seizure 02.-0.5 mg/kg slow IV (up to 5 mg), repeat 2-5 min (maximum 10 mg/kg) P- |
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