DIAZEPAM

Brand Name & Strength

DBL® Diazepam 10 mg/2 ml Injection

Reconstitution

Not required

Further Dilution

Not required

Diluent

NS, D5

Administration & Infusion rate

Slow IV

Administer at a rate not exceeding 5 mg/min (adults) or at least 3 min for each 0.25 mg/kg (children)

Storage & Stability

RT

(<25 oC)

Fridge

(2 – 8 oC)

After Reconstitution

- -

After dilution

- -

Remarks

Avoid administration by dilution or mixture with IV fluids or other drugs

Diazepam may precipitate out of IV solutions and adsorbs to the plastic of IV bags and tubing. Where the administration of diazepam by

IV infusion

is indicated, a minimum volume 250 ml of diluent should be used. Amount of Diazepam added should not exceed 20 mg

Do not use small veins such as those on the dorsum of the hand or wrist. Large lumen vessel is recommended such as antecubital vein.