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DRUG GENERIC NAME
(BENZODIAPHINES) |
1. diazepam
2. midazolam |
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DRUG TRADE NAME
(BENZODIAPHINES) |
1. valium
2. versed |
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CLASS
(DIAZEPAM) (MIDAZOLAM) |
BENZODIAPHINES
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ACTIONS
(PHARMACODYNAMICS) (BENZODIAPHINES) |
1. CNS depression
2. anticonvulsant 3. skeletal muscle relaxant 4. sedative |
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INDICATIONS
(BENZODIAPHINES) |
1. seizures
2. premedication for precedures 3. acute anxiety 4. statues epilepticus 5. tachycardia 6. skeletal muscle relaxant |
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CONTRAINDICATIONS
(BENZODIAZEPINES) |
1. allergy
2. pregnancy |
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ADULT DOSAGE
(DIAZEPAM) |
Anxiety: 2-5 mg IV
Cardiovert: 5-15 mg IV Convusions: 5-10 mg IV; repeated q 10-15 minutes, max 30 mg |
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ADULT DOSAGE
(MIDAZOLAM) |
1.0-1.5 mg SIVP
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ROUTE
(BENZODIAZEPINES) |
IV
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ANTIDOTE
(BENZODIAZEPINES) |
ROMAZICON
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SIDE EFFECTS
(BENZODIAZEPINES) |
1. drowsiness
2. respiratory depression 3. hypotension 4. apnea |
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PRECAUTIONS
(BENZODIAZEPINES) |
1. avoid mixing with other medications
2. short duration of effect |
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PHARMACOKINETICS
(BENZODIAZEPINES) |
1. metabolized in the liver
2. excreated in the urine |
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ADULT DOSAGE
ALPRAZOLAM (BENZODIAZEPINES) |
TRADE NAME: Xanax
Axiety: 0.25-0.5 mg PO or tid Panic: 0.5 mg PO tid |
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ADULT DOSAGE
LORAZEPAM (BENZODIAZEPINES) |
TRADE NAME: Ativan
Sedation: 44mcg/kg IV Convusions: 50mcg/kg IV |
