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Diazepam Dosing Calculator
Diazepam dosage calculation for seizures and sedation
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Clinical Purpose
Seizure management, emergency sedation
Parameter Input
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Range: 1–200 kg
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📚 Special Notes
- Mandatory respiratory monitoring
- Reduce dose in elderly and hepatic insufficiency
- Status epilepticus: repeat after 5 min if needed; if second dose fails → lorazepam or phenobarbitone
- Rectal route: adults 0.3-0.5 mg/kg (max 20 mg); children 0.5 mg/kg (max 10 mg) — specific dosing, not simply double the IV dose