Diazepam

IV Sedatives & Hypnotics

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Mechanism of Action

Highly lipid-soluble benzodiazepine with a prolonged duration of action. Rarely used for induction today due to long context-sensitive half-time.

Dosage Guidelines

TypeRouteRate / Dose
Dosage/GuidelineSystemicInduction: 0.5–1 mg/kg IV.