Diazepam rectal gel

🧮 Dose calculator

Status epilepticus / acute repetitive seizures · Regimen source: FDA Diazepam rectal gel · Dosage and Administration

• • Round up to the next available unit dose (5, 7.5, 10, 12.5, 15, 17.5, 20 mg). Max 20 mg (largest unit dose; Doz derivation). FDA Diazepam rectal gel · 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 rectal gel · Pregnancy

  “Risk Summary Neonates born to mothers using benzodiazepines late in pregnancy have been reported to experience symptoms of sedation and/or neonatal withdrawal (see WARNINGS: Neonatal Sedation and Withdrawal Syndrome and PRECAUTIONS: Pregnancy , Clinical Considerations).”

• 🤱 BreastfeedingUse with caution

  Label: use with caution while breastfeeding; see the label text. FDA Diazepam rectal gel · Nursing Mothers

  “Caution in Renally Impaired Patients Metabolites of diazepam rectal gel are excreted by the kidneys; to avoid their excess accumulation, caution should be exercised in the administration of the drug to patients with impaired renal function.”

• 👶 ChildrenNo data

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• 👴 Older adultsNo data

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• ⚥ Females & males of reproductive potentialNo data

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