Diazepam

An appropriate regimen to aid anxiety management is:

Diazepam Tablets, 5 mg

Send: 1 tablet

Label: 1 tablet 2 hours before procedure

Not recommended because it has an unpredictable effect in children.

For adults

Diazepam Tablets, 5 mg

Send: 1 tablet

Label: 1 tablet 2 hours before procedure

For children

Not recommended because it has an unpredictable effect in children.


NB:   The dose of diazepam can be increased to 10 mg if necessary.

Halve the adult dose for elderly or debilitated patients.

Advise all patients that they will require an escort and that they should not drive.

Drug interactions