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Diazepam (Valium)
benzodiazepine used as a sedative and an amnesic
- uses
- mechanism
- dose and half-life
- adverse drug reactions
- counter-indications and drug interactions
- metabolism and excretion
- dependency
Uses
- general anaesthesia as an amnesic
- can be used to end seizures
- used in alcohol withdrawal
Mechanism
- cells
- proteins
Dose and Half Life
- long acting
- lipophilic; short duration as it becomes stored in fat
Adverse Drug Reactions
Counter-Indications and Drug Interactions
Metabolism and Excretion
Dependency
- rapid onset and euphoric effects lead to potential for abuse