Diazepam dosing
Benzos · 5 mg/mL · IV Push
Calculated, not generatedWeight-based dose
| Dose | Per kg | For 70 kg |
|---|---|---|
| low | 0.05 mg/kg | 3.5 mg |
| standard | 0.1 mg/kg | 7 mg |
| high | 0.2 mg/kg | 14 mg |
Renal & hepatic adjustment
- Severe (Child-Pugh C)Long-acting active metabolites (desmethyldiazepam) accumulate in hepatic impairment → prolonged effect. Avoid or markedly reduce; prefer lorazepam.
Source: Stoelting's Pharmacology
Onset, duration & pearls
Onset1-3 min
Duration4-6 hr
Side effects: Respiratory depression, Venous irritation, Prolonged sedation.
- Active metabolite (desmethyldiazepam) — very long half-life
- Painful on IV injection
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