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9 Cards in this Set
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Presentation |
5mg in 1mL |
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Pharmacology |
Short acting CNS depressant |
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Actions |
-anxiolytic -sedative -anti-convulsant |
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Metabolism |
In the liver, excreted by the kidneys |
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Primary indications |
-status epilepticus -sedation to enable intubation -post intubation sedation -sedation to enable synchronised cardioversion -sedation in the agitated Pt -sedation in psychostimulant OD |
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Contraindications |
Known hypersensitivity to benzodiazepines |
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Precautions |
-reduced doses may be required for elderly/frail, Pts with chronic renal failure, CCF, or shock -The CNS depressant effects of benzodiazepines are enhanced in the presence of narcotics and other tranquillisers including alcohol -can cause severe respiratory depression in Pts with COPD -Pts with myasthenia gravis |
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Side effects |
-depressed level of consciousness -respiratory depression -loss of airway control -hypotension |
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Onset Peak Duration |
IM 3-5 mins 15 mins 30 mins IV 1-3 mins 10 mins 20 mins |
