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What's the mechanism of action?
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Potentiates effects of inhibitory neurotransmitters. Raises seizure threshold. Induces amnesia and sedation.
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What's the dosages for adults and pediatrics?
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Seizure activity: Adults - 5-10mg IV, Pediatric - .2-.5mg slowly
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What's the indications?
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Anxiety states, alcohol withdrawal (delirium tremens), muscle relaxant, seizure activity, agitation.
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What are the Contraindications?
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Hypersensitivity, glaucoma, coma, shock, substance abuse, and head injury.
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What are the side effects?
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Respiratory depression hypotension, drowsiness, ataxia, reflex tachycardia, nausea, confusion, thrombosis and phlebitis.
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What's the classification?
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Benzodiazepine, sedative-hypnotic and anticonvulsant
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Whats the dyration of action?
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Onset- 1-5 mins; peak effect- mins; duration- 20-50 mins.
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