Diazepam (injection)

🧮 Dose calculator

Status epilepticus / acute repetitive seizures · Regimen source: FDA Diazepam inj. · Dosage and Administration

• • Repeat every 10–15 min if needed up to 30 mg; may repeat in 2–4 h. IV preferred; inject slowly. FDA Diazepam inj. · Dosage and Administration

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👥 Special populations

• 🤰 PregnancyUse with caution

  Label states no clear risk or has limited data; use only if needed, under medical advice. FDA Diazepam inj. · Pregnancy

  “Advise pregnant females that use of diazepam late in pregnancy can result in sedation (respiratory depression, lethargy, hypotonia) and/or withdrawal symptoms (hyperreflexia, irritability, restlessness, tremors, inconsolable crying, and feeding difficulties) in newborns (see WARNINGS;”

• 🤱 BreastfeedingUse with caution

  Label: use with caution while breastfeeding; see the label text. FDA Diazepam inj. · Precautions/Warnings – Nursing Mothers

  “Risk Summary Diazepam is present in breastmilk.”

• 👶 ChildrenUse with caution

  The label has conditions, age limits or notes for children; the label sentence is quoted below. FDA Diazepam inj. · Pediatric Use

  “Efficacy and safety of parenteral diazepam has not been established in the neonate (30 days or less of age).”

• 👴 Older adultsNo data

  The source for this drug has no section for this group.

• ⚥ Females & males of reproductive potentialNo data

  The source for this drug has no section for this group.