Displaying 1 - 1 of 1
| Active Ingredient | DIAZEPAM |
| Therapeutic Class | BENZODIAZEPINES (SEDATIVES) |
| Indications | Short term use as tranquilliser, sedative, and in status epilepticus, acute alcohol withdrawal. Also see chlordiazepoxide. |
| Caution |
See chlordiazepoxide above. Excessive drowsiness and confusion in the elderly. Flumazenil as Anexate is available at the Q.E.H. for the treatment of benzodiazepine overdosage. C.f. prescribing in live More ... |
| Dose Range |
Anxiety: 2-30mg daily, usually best as a single night time dose. Status epilepticus: 10-20mg i.v. at 5mg/minute. Repeat cautiously if necessary. Acute alcohol withdrawal: 10mg 3-4 times a day for 1 day, then 5mg 3-4 times a day when necessary . |
| Drug Interactions | |
| Pregnancy | |
| Breast Feeding |