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Valium
Term | Definition |
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Adult dose | 5-10 mg, MAX 30 mg |
Peds dose | 0.1-0.3 mg/kg, MAX 4 mg |
Class | Benzodiazepine |
MOA | depresses limbic system, thalamus, and hypothalamus resulting in calming effects |
Contraindications | Acute alcohol toxicity, pregnancy (except eclampsia), and neonates |
Possible adverse side effects | Respiratory depression/arrest, bradycardia, and hypotension |