Diazepam - Contraindications

Diazepam, market under brand names of: Valium, Seduxen; and in Europe Apozepam, Diapam, is a 1,4-benzodiazepine derivative, which possesses anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, sedative and skeletal muscle relaxant properties. Diazepam is used to treat anxiety and tension, and is the most effective benzodiazepine for treating muscle spasms. It is also used as a sedative premedication for various medical procedures, and to treat alcohol and opiate withdrawal symptoms. Occasionally, diazepam is used by military and pa ...

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• Diazepam - Pharmacokinetics
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• Diazepam - Indications
• Diazepam - Veterinary Uses
• Diazepam - Contraindications
• Diazepam - Side effects
• Diazepam - Routine examinations needed under long-term treatment
• Diazepam - Interactions
• Diazepam - High Risk patients for abuse and dependence
• Diazepam - Withdrawal procedure after long-term treatment
• Diazepam - Dose Recommendations
• Diazepam - Dose Forms
• Diazepam - Recreational Use
• Diazepam - Overdose
• Diazepam - Fatal Reaction
• Diazepam - Occurrence in plants
• Diazepam - Inventor

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myasthenia gravis acute intoxications with alcohol, narcotics, and psychoactive drugs ataxia severe respiratory insufficiency acute narrow-angle glaucoma severe liver insufficiency (hepatitis and liver cirrhosis decrease elimination by a factor of 2) severe sleep apnea hypersensitivity or allergy to any drug in the benzodiazepine class children and adolescents (< 18 yrs. of age) : treatment usually not indicated, except treatment ...

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Diazepam as a very broad spectrum of indications as follows: short-term treatment of insomnia treatment of anxiety, panic attacks, and states of agitation pre-/postoperative sedation treatment of status epilepticus, adjunctive treatment of other forms of epilepsy Tetanus together with other measures of intensive-treatment adjunctive treatment of painful muscle conditions adjunctive treatment of spastic muscular paresis (para-/tetraplegia) caused by cerebral or spinal cord con ...

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Diazepam is often used as an adulterant in the heroin sold as street drug (so called 'street lore'). This is because diazepam amplifies greatly the euphoriant effects of heroin. Often users are not aware that they are also taking diazepam and that dependence on diazepam may have developed with chronic use leading to far greater withdrawal problems than with heroin alone. Sometimes diazepam is used by stimulant abusers to 'come down' and sleep and also by LSD users (or those using other hallucinogens) to help ease their trip without unpleasant after-effects. Generally, its recreational use is not as ...

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A person who has consumed too much diazepam will have the following symptoms: difficulty staying awake, mental confusion, coma, and diminished reflexes. Overdose of diazepam constitutes a medical emergency and requires the immediate attention of emergency medical personnel. Its antidote is flumazenil (Anexate®). Because flumazenil is a short-acting drug and the effects of Diazepam can last for days, repetitive doses of flumazenil may be necessary. Artificial respiration and stabilization of cardiovascular f ...

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After continued therapy in excess of a few weeks, diazepam should never be stopped abruptly, but withdrawn gradually. It is necessary to withdraw diazepam over a course of weeks, sometimes of months. The first 50% of the usual daily dose may be withdrawn quite rapidly, the next 25% fairly slow and the last quarter very slow to avoid unpleasant and sometimes serious withdrawal effects. Sometimes a temporary halt after withdrawal of the first 50% is indicated. ...

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Diazepam has a range of side effects (in common with other benzodiazepines). Most frequently encountered are: drowsiness depression impaired motor function / coordination impaired balance dizziness nervousness anterograde amnesia (especially pronounced in higher doses) Paradoxical effects like irritability, insomnia, muscle cramps, and in extreme cases, even rage and violence may be seen (these require immediate withdrawal of the drug). It can lead to physiologi ...

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At a particular high risk are: patients with a history of alcohol or drug abuse or dependence emotionally unstable patients patients with severe personality disorders like Borderline Personality Disorder patients with chronic pain or possible other forms of physical disorders Patients from the aforementioned groups should be monitored very closely during therapy regarding signs of abuse and the development of dependence. Discontinue therapy, if any of these signs are noted. Long ...

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Strictly individual, depending upon the condition to be treated, severity of symptoms, and weight of the patient. The elderly and those with preexisting liver disease experience an intensified and prolonged action of the drug; in elderly the elimination of Diazepam and its major metabolites is decreased by a factor of 2 to 4. Therefore, the single doses should be reduced and/or the dosing intervalls spaced. General recommenations are: insomnia : 5 to 10mg bedtime dose (sometimes 2 to 2,5mg suffice), rarely 20mg is neededSee also:

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