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Classification
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Tranquilizer (benzodiazepine)
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Actions
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Anticonvulsant, skeletal muscle relaxant, sedative qq
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Indications
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Major motor seizures, status elipticus, premedication before cardioversion, acute anxiety attacks
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Contraindications
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Hypersensitivity
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Adverse effects
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Drowsiness, hypotension, respiratory depression and apnea
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Dose/administration
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IV not more than 1 mL/min, iM, or rectal
Status epilepticus- IV 5-10 mg Acute anxiety-IV IM 2-5 mg |
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Pediatrics
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Status epilepticus- 0.1-0.2mg/kg
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