Diazepam (C-IV) (Valium, Diastat); Benzodiazepine; Gel, rectal (5 mg/mL): Peds rectal tip: 2.5, 5 mg
Universal rectal tip (for pediatric or adult use): 10 mg
Adult rectal tip: 15, 20 mg
Inj: 5 mg/mL [2. 10 mL]
Soln per mL: 1, 5 mg
Tab: 2, 5, 10 mg;
Anxiety or Sedation: 0.12-0.8 mg/kg/day PO q6-8h
0.04-0.3 mg/kg/dose
IV q4h prn
Status epilepticus (IV): 0.05-0.3 mg/kg/dose q15-30 min to max cumulative dose of 5 mg (<5 yrs) or 10 mg (>5 yrs).
Status epilepticus (rectal gel): 2-5 yrs: 0.5 mg/kg/dose (max 10 mg)
6-11 yrs: 0.3 mg/kg/dose (max 10 mg)
>12 yrs: 0.2 mg/kg/dose (max 20 mg)
Conscious sedation: 0.2-0.3 mg/kg PO/IV/IM (max 10 mg) 45-60 min prior to procedure.
May cause significant respiratory
depression.