DIAZEPAM (Diastat) Nursing Considerations

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What is the generic name?

DIAZEPAM

What is the Trade Name for DIAZEPAM?

Diastat

What are the Indications for DIAZEPAM?

  • INDICATIONS AND USAGE Diazepam rectal gel is intended for the acute treatment of intermittent, stereotypic episodes of frequent seizure activity (i.e., seizure clusters, acute repetitive seizures) that are distinct from a patient‚Äôs usual seizure pattern in patients with epilepsy 2 years of age and older.

 

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References: https://open.fda.gov/

 

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