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Diazepam Safety Reports
Total Diazepam reports: 203.Diazepam FDA safety alerts: 2003 2006 .
Reported deaths: 115 Reported hospitalizations: 44.
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Reported Diazepam Side Effects: cardiac arrest, cardio-respiratory arrest, completed suicide, death, developmental delay, nystagmus, confusional state, agitation, anxiety, hypotension, insomnia.
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Diazepam Side Effects Report #5279454-7Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported DIAZEPAM problem on Mar 19, 2007. Female patient, 51 years of age, was treated with DIAZEPAM. DIAZEPAM dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ACETAMINOPHEN W, ATROPINE. Patient died.
Diazepam Side Effects Report #5279474-2
DIAZEPAM problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Mar 19, 2007. Female patient, 44 years of age, was treated with DIAZEPAM. DIAZEPAM dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ACETAMINOPHEN W. Patient died.
Diazepam Side Effects Report #5279510-3
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported DIAZEPAM problem on Mar 19, 2007. Female patient, 61 years of age, was treated with DIAZEPAM. DIAZEPAM dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CARISOPRODOL, ACETAMINOPHEN W. Patient died.
Diazepam Side Effects Report #5279631-5
DIAZEPAM problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Mar 19, 2007. Female patient, 29 years of age, was treated with DIAZEPAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cardio-respiratory arrest. DIAZEPAM dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ALPRAZOLAM, ACETAMINOPHEN. Patient died.
Diazepam Side Effects Report #5279711-4
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported DIAZEPAM problem on Mar 19, 2007. Female patient, 19 years of age, was treated with DIAZEPAM. DIAZEPAM dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with OXYCODONE HYDROCHLORIDE AND ACETAMINOPHEN, COCAINE. Patient died.
Diazepam Side Effects Report #5279714-X
DIAZEPAM problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Mar 19, 2007. Female patient, 37 years of age, was treated with DIAZEPAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cardio-respiratory arrest. DIAZEPAM dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CITALOPRAM HYDROBROMIDE, MORPHINE SULPHATE. Patient died.
Diazepam Side Effects Report #5280785-5
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported DIAZEPAM problem on Mar 19, 2007. Female patient, 21 years of age, was treated with DIAZEPAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cardio-respiratory arrest. DIAZEPAM dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with VENLAFAXINE, METHADONE. Patient died.
Diazepam Side Effects Report #5281032-0
DIAZEPAM problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Mar 19, 2007. Female patient, 48 years of age, was treated with DIAZEPAM. DIAZEPAM dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with OLANZAPINE. Patient died.
Diazepam Side Effects Report #5281042-3
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported DIAZEPAM problem on Mar 09, 2007. Female patient, 39 years of age, was treated with DIAZEPAM. DIAZEPAM dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TRAMADOL. Patient died.
Diazepam Side Effects Report #5281045-9
DIAZEPAM problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Mar 19, 2007. Female patient, 35 years of age, was treated with DIAZEPAM. DIAZEPAM dosage: unknown. Patient died.
Diazepam Side Effects Report #5281047-2
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported DIAZEPAM problem on Mar 19, 2007. Female patient, 39 years of age, was treated with DIAZEPAM. DIAZEPAM dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with OXYCODONE HYDROCHLORIDE AND ACETAMINOPHEN, ACETAMINOPHEN AND HYDROCODONE BITARTRATE. Patient died.
Diazepam Side Effects Report #5283851-3
DIAZEPAM problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Mar 19, 2007. Female patient, 24 years of age, was treated with DIAZEPAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cardio-respiratory arrest. DIAZEPAM dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with SERTRALINE HYDROCHLORIDE, TIAGABINE. Patient died.
Diazepam Side Effects Report #5283863-X
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported DIAZEPAM problem on Mar 19, 2007. Female patient, 17 years of age, was treated with DIAZEPAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cardio-respiratory arrest. DIAZEPAM dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PSEUDOEPHEDRINE. Patient died.
Diazepam Side Effects Report #5283864-1
DIAZEPAM problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Mar 19, 2007. Female patient, 27 years of age, was treated with DIAZEPAM. DIAZEPAM dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with METHAMPHETAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE, ETHANOL. Patient died.
Diazepam Side Effects Report #5283865-3
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported DIAZEPAM problem on Mar 19, 2007. Female patient, 57 years of age, was treated with DIAZEPAM. DIAZEPAM dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with INSULIN. Patient died.
Diazepam Side Effects Report #5283870-7
DIAZEPAM problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Mar 19, 2007. Female patient, 32 years of age, was treated with DIAZEPAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cardio-respiratory arrest. DIAZEPAM dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TIZANIDINE, ZOLPIDEM TARTRATE. Patient died.
Diazepam Side Effects Report #5283874-4
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported DIAZEPAM problem on Mar 19, 2007. Female patient, 41 years of age, was treated with DIAZEPAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cardio-respiratory arrest. DIAZEPAM dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ETHANOL. Patient died.
Diazepam Side Effects Report #5283879-3
DIAZEPAM problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Mar 19, 2007. Female patient, 19 years of age, was treated with DIAZEPAM. DIAZEPAM dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DIPHENOXYLATE. Patient died.
Diazepam Side Effects Report #5283881-1
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported DIAZEPAM problem on Mar 19, 2007. Female patient, 25 years of age, was treated with DIAZEPAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cardio-respiratory arrest. DIAZEPAM dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CARISOPRODOL, HYDROCODONE BITARTRATE. Patient died.
Diazepam Side Effects Report #5283882-3
DIAZEPAM problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Mar 19, 2007. Female patient, 50 years of age, was treated with DIAZEPAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cardio-respiratory arrest. DIAZEPAM dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CARISOPRODOL, ACETAMINOPHEN AND HYDROCODONE BITARTRATE. Patient died.
Diazepam Side Effects Report #5291473-3
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported DIAZEPAM problem on Mar 19, 2007. Female patient, 49 years of age, was treated with DIAZEPAM. DIAZEPAM dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DILTIAZEM. Patient died.
Diazepam Side Effects Report #5299017-7
DIAZEPAM problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 12, 2007. Male patient, 33 years of age, weighting 170.0 lb, was diagnosed with muscle spasms and was treated with DIAZEPAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: accidental overdose, anxiety, cardiomegaly, ear haemorrhage, headache, migraine, sinusitis. DIAZEPAM dosage: 10 MG TID PO. During the same period patient was treated with DEPAKOTE, PROZAC, VALIUM, IMITREX. Patient died on 11/16/2006.
Diazepam Side Effects Report #5306043-8
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported DIAZEPAM problem on Apr 12, 2007. Female patient, 40 years of age, was treated with DIAZEPAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: liver disorder, overdose. DIAZEPAM dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CODEINE SUL, FLUOXETINE, PARACETAMOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Diazepam Side Effects Report #5306743-X
DIAZEPAM problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from NETHERLANDS on Apr 05, 2007. Male patient, 43 years of age, weighting 176.4 lb, was diagnosed with muscle spasms and was treated with DIAZEPAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: feeling abnormal, hallucination, nightmare. DIAZEPAM dosage: 2.5 MG, ORAL. Patient recovered.
Diazepam Side Effects Report #5307784-9
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported DIAZEPAM problem on Apr 03, 2007. Male patient, 50 years of age, was treated with DIAZEPAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: agitation, anxiety, blood urine present, chest pain, completed suicide, cystitis, headache, hypoaesthesia, insomnia. DIAZEPAM dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LEXAPRO, NAPROXEN, RHINOCORT, PAXIL, RISPERDAL, PAXIL CR, BUSPIRONE, GABAPENTIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 02/10/2005.
Diazepam Side Effects Report #5309070-X
DIAZEPAM problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Apr 05, 2007. Female patient, 56 years of age, was treated with DIAZEPAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dysphagia, parkinsonism, productive cough, rales, weight decreased. DIAZEPAM dosage: 40 MG (10 MG, 4 IN 1 D). During the same period patient was treated with HALOPERIDOL, PROCYCLIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Diazepam Side Effects Report #5309172-8
Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported DIAZEPAM problem on Apr 10, 2007. Female patient, 56 years of age, weighting 72.75 lb, was diagnosed with agitation, psychotic disorder and was treated with DIAZEPAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: agitation, aspiration, bradykinesia, cogwheel rigidity, cough, crepitations, dysphagia, dysphonia, extrapyramidal disorder. DIAZEPAM dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with HALOPERIDOL, PROCYCLIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE, FLUPENTIXOL, PREDNISOLONE, AZATHIOPRINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Diazepam Side Effects Report #5309608-2
DIAZEPAM problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 11, 2007. Male patient, 44 years of age, was diagnosed with convulsion and was treated with DIAZEPAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: nervousness, panic attack. DIAZEPAM dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with VIAGRA, PHENYTOIN. Patient recovered.
Diazepam Side Effects Report #5311154-7
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported DIAZEPAM problem on Apr 11, 2007. Male patient, 21 years of age, was treated with DIAZEPAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alcohol use, incorrect dose administered. DIAZEPAM dosage: 130 MG; X1. Patient died.
Diazepam Side Effects Report #5324776-4
DIAZEPAM problem was reported by a Health Professional from GERMANY on May 04, 2007. Female patient, 70 years of age, was treated with DIAZEPAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: agitation, alanine aminotransferase increased, delirium, disorientation, gamma-glutamyltransferase increased, hepatic enzyme increased, hypertension, mood swings, panic attack. DIAZEPAM dosage: 54 MG/DAY. During the same period patient was treated with MELPERONE, MIRTAZAPINE, CARBAMAZEPINE. Patient recovered.
Diazepam Side Effects Report #5325761-9
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported DIAZEPAM problem on Apr 23, 2007. Female patient, 45 years of age, weighting 104.0 lb, was diagnosed with anxiety, convulsion and was treated with DIAZEPAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: epilepsy, refusal of treatment by patient, treatment noncompliance. DIAZEPAM dosage: 5 MG; AS NEEDED; ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ESTROGENS CONJUGATED, LEVOTHYROXINE, MORPHINE SULPHATE, OXCARBAZEPINE. Patient recovered.
Diazepam Side Effects Report #5330484-6
DIAZEPAM problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on May 03, 2007. Female patient, 56 years of age, was diagnosed with agitation, psychotic disorder and was treated with DIAZEPAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: agitation, aspiration, crepitations, dysphagia, dysphonia, malnutrition, orthostatic hypotension, parkinsonism, productive cough. DIAZEPAM dosage: 10 MG (10 MG, 1 IN 1 D). During the same period patient was treated with HALOPERIDOL, PROCYCLIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Diazepam Side Effects Report #5333141-5
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported DIAZEPAM problem on May 21, 2007. Male patient, 15 years of age, weighting 74.96 lb, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal pain and was treated with DIAZEPAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: aphasia, asthenia, blood creatinine increased, blood pressure decreased, dyspnoea, facial palsy, feeling hot, headache. DIAZEPAM dosage: 1.6 MG Q 6 HRS IV. Patient recovered.
Diazepam Side Effects Report #5334179-4
DIAZEPAM problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on May 23, 2007. Female patient, 66 years of age, was treated with DIAZEPAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: headache, nausea, vomiting. DIAZEPAM dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Diazepam Side Effects Report #5346691-2
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported DIAZEPAM problem on May 22, 2007. Female patient, 27 years of age, was treated with DIAZEPAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: convulsion. DIAZEPAM dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ZUCLOPENTHIXOL, LITHIUM CARBONATE, PROCYCLIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE, RISPERDAL. Patient recovered.
Diazepam Side Effects Report #5347088-1
DIAZEPAM problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on May 18, 2007. Male patient, 53 years of age, was diagnosed with mania and was treated with DIAZEPAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: aggression, agitation, condition aggravated, homicidal ideation, insomnia, irritability, laboratory test abnormal. DIAZEPAM dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with COGENTIN, DDAVP, DEPAKOTE, COLACE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Diazepam Side Effects Report #5357297-3
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported DIAZEPAM problem on June 05, 2007. Female patient, 42 years of age, was treated with DIAZEPAM. DIAZEPAM dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with METHADONE, COCAINE. Patient died on 01/01/2003.
Diazepam Side Effects Report #5357326-7
DIAZEPAM problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on June 05, 2007. Female patient, 46 years of age, was treated with DIAZEPAM. DIAZEPAM dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with OXYCODONE. Patient died on 01/01/2003.
Diazepam Side Effects Report #5363466-9
Physician from UNITED STATES reported DIAZEPAM problem on June 05, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with pain and was treated with DIAZEPAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain, abdominal pain upper, accident, amnesia, arthralgia, cauda equina syndrome, chest pain, complex regional pain syndrome, constipation. DIAZEPAM dosage: 15 MG; QD; PO. During the same period patient was treated with OXYCODONE, LORAZEPAM, CLONIDINE, CARISOPRODOL, METHADONE, ETHCHLORVYNOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.
Diazepam Side Effects Report #5364333-7
DIAZEPAM problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on June 06, 2007. Male patient, 44 years of age, was diagnosed with myocardial infarction and was treated with DIAZEPAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pruritus, rash maculo-papular. DIAZEPAM dosage: 2 MG;QD;PO. During the same period patient was treated with CLOPIDOGREL, OMEGA, ATORVASTATIN, ASPIRIN, METOPROLOL SUCCINATE, LANSOPRAZOLE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Diazepam Side Effects Report #5372817-0
Consumer or non-health professional from GERMANY reported DIAZEPAM problem on June 18, 2007. Male patient, 71 years of age, was treated with DIAZEPAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: bradyphrenia, cognitive disorder, elevated mood, memory impairment. DIAZEPAM dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DICLOFENAC, DULOXETINE, CORTISONE ACETATE, VALORON N SOLUTION, VALORON N RETARD. Patient recovered.
Diazepam Side Effects Report #5043627-9
DIAZEPAM problem was reported by a Health Professional from PORTUGAL on July 03, 2006. Female patient, child 5 years of age, weighting 66.14 lb, was diagnosed with varicella and was treated with DIAZEPAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hypoalbuminaemia, sepsis, skin swelling, staphylococcal infection, toxic epidermal necrolysis. DIAZEPAM dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with BENZYLPENICILLIN, RISPERIDONE, DOCUSATE, BACLOFEN, MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE, CLONAZEPAM, AMOXICILLIN, ACYCLOVIR. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Diazepam Side Effects Report #5063688-0
Physician from SWEDEN reported DIAZEPAM problem on July 13, 2006. Male patient, weighting 4.41 lb, was treated with DIAZEPAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abnormal behaviour, aggression, apgar score low, autism, bradycardia neonatal, caesarean section, eye rolling, foetal growth retardation. DIAZEPAM dosage: 17.5 MG OTH TL. During the same period patient was treated with HALOPERIDOL, HEPARIN, BETAMETHASONE, BUDESONIDE, FENOTEROLHYDROBROMID, LEVOMEPROMAZIN, PREDNISOLONE, TERBUTALINE SULPHATE. Patient recovered.
Diazepam Side Effects Report #5072154-8
DIAZEPAM problem was reported by a Physician from AUSTRALIA on May 25, 2006. Male patient, 19 years of age, was diagnosed with schizophrenia and was treated with DIAZEPAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood creatine phosphokinase increased, myositis. DIAZEPAM dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CLOZARIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Diazepam Side Effects Report #5087720-3
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported DIAZEPAM problem on Aug 17, 2006. Male patient, 61 years of age, was diagnosed with status epilepticus and was treated with DIAZEPAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alcohol withdrawal syndrome, anion gap increased, blood bicarbonate decreased, blood ph decreased. DIAZEPAM dosage: 4850 MG IV. During the same period patient was treated with PHENYTOIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Diazepam Side Effects Report #5087731-8
DIAZEPAM problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 17, 2006. Male patient, 34 years of age, was diagnosed with convulsion and was treated with DIAZEPAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood bicarbonate decreased, blood osmolarity increased, metabolic function test abnormal. DIAZEPAM dosage: 20MG IV. During the same period patient was treated with LORAZEPAM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Diazepam Side Effects Report #5087732-X
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported DIAZEPAM problem on Aug 17, 2006. Female patient, 60 years of age, was diagnosed with convulsion and was treated with DIAZEPAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood bicarbonate decreased, blood lactic acid increased, blood osmolarity increased, laboratory test abnormal, osmolar gap abnormal. DIAZEPAM dosage: 290MG IV. During the same period patient was treated with LORAZEPAM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Diazepam Side Effects Report #5087733-1
DIAZEPAM problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 17, 2006. Male patient, 35 years of age, was diagnosed with alcohol withdrawal syndrome and was treated with DIAZEPAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood osmolarity increased, metabolic function test abnormal, osmolar gap abnormal. DIAZEPAM dosage: 2,450MG IV. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Diazepam Side Effects Report #5087828-2
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported DIAZEPAM problem on Aug 21, 2006. Female patient, weighting 158.0 lb, was diagnosed with anxiety and was treated with DIAZEPAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: asthenia, headache, heart rate increased, nausea. DIAZEPAM dosage: 10 MG THREE TIMES DAILY PO. Patient recovered.
Diazepam Side Effects Report #5092386-2
DIAZEPAM problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 11, 2006. Female patient, 36 years of age, weighting 195.0 lb, was treated with DIAZEPAM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: accidental overdose, hepatic failure, hepatic steatosis, renal failure, road traffic accident. DIAZEPAM dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with IMIPRAMINE, METHADONE, BUDEPRION, DESIPRAMINE, QUETIAPINE. Patient died on 05/01/2006.
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Drug Information: Diazepam Rectal
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dye az' e pamWhy is this medication prescribed?
Diazepam rectal is used in emergency situations to stop cluster seizures (episodes of increased seizure activity) in people who are taking other medications to treat epilepsy (seizures). Diazepam rectal is in a class of medications called benzodiazepines. It works by calming abnormal overactivity in the brain.
How should this medicine be used?
Diazepam comes as a gel to instill rectally using a prefilled syringe with a special plastic tip. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand.
Before diazepam rectal gel is prescribed, the doctor will talk to your caregiver about how to recognize signs of the type of seizure activity that should be treated with this medication. Your caregiver will also be taught how to administer the rectal gel.
If used regularly, diazepam may be habit forming. Do not use a larger dose than your doctor tells you to. Diazepam rectal gel is not meant to be used on a daily basis. Diazepam rectal gel should not be used more than five times a month or more often than every 5 days. If you or your caregiver think that you need diazepam rectal more often than this, talk to your doctor.
Directions for the caregiver to administer the rectal gel:
- Put the person having seizures on his/her side in a place where he/she cannot fall.
- Remove the protective cover from the syringe by pushing it up with your thumb and then pulling it off.
- Put lubricating jelly on the rectal tip.
- Turn the person on his/her side facing you, bend his/her upper leg forward, and separate the his/her buttocks to expose the rectum.
- Gently insert the syringe tip into the rectum until the rim is snug against the rectal opening.
- Slowly count to 3 while pushing in the plunger until it stops.
- Slowly count to 3 again, and then remove the syringe from the rectum.
- Hold the buttocks together so the gel doesn't leak from the rectum, and slowly count to 3 before letting go.
- Keep the person on his/her side. Take note of what time diazepam rectal gel was given, and continue to watch the person.
After administering the rectal gel, the caregiver should watch the person with seizures carefully. If any of the following occur, call 911:
- seizures continue for 15 minutes after diazepam rectal gel was given (or follow the doctor's instructions).
- the seizures seem different or worse than usual.
- you are worried about how often seizures are happening.
- you are worried about the skin color or breathing of the person with seizures.
- the person is having unusual or serious problems.
Ask your pharmacist or doctor for a copy of the manufacturer's administration instructions.
Other uses for this medicine
This medication may be prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
What special precautions should I follow?
Before using diazepam rectal gel,
- tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to diazepam (Valium) or any other medications.
- tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, and nutritional supplements you are taking or plan to take. Be sure to mention any of the following: amiodarone (Cordarone, Pacerone); antidepressants ('mood elevators') including fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem), fluvoxamine (Luvox), imipramine (Tofranil),nefazodone,sertraline (Zoloft), and tranylcypromine (Parnate);antihistamines; aprepitant (Emend); carbamazepine (Carbatrol, Epitol, Tegretol); certain antifungals such as clotrimazole (Lotrimin), fluconazole (Diflucan),griseofulvin (Fulvicin, Grifulvin, Gris-PEG), itraconazole (Sporanox), ketoconazole (Nizoral), and voriconazole (Vfend); cimetidine (Tagamet); clarithromycin (Biaxin, in Prevpac); cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune);delavirdine (Rescriptor); dexamethasone (Decadron, Dexpak); diltiazem (Cardizem, Dilacor, Tiazac, others);efavirenz (Sustiva); erythromycin (E.E.S., E-Mycin, Erythrocin); HIV protease inhibitors including atazanavir (Reyataz), indinavir (Crixivan), lopinavir (in Kaletra),nelfinavir (Viracept), ritonavir (Norvir, in Kaletra), and saquinavir (Fortovase, Invirase); hormonal contraceptives (birth control pills, rings, and patches); lansoprazole (Prevacid); lovastatin (Advicor, Altocor, Mevacor); modafinil (Provigil); medications for anxiety, mental illness, nausea, or pain; nevirapine (Viramune); omeprazole (Prilosec); paclitaxel (Taxol); phenobarbital; phenytoin (Dilantin, Phenytek); propranolol (Inderal); quinidine (Quinidex); rifabutin (Mycobutin); rifampin (Rifadin, Rimactane, in Rifamate); ritonavir (Norvir, in Kaletra); sedatives; sleeping pills; theophylline (Theo-Dur, Theo-24); ticlopidine (Ticlid); tranquilizers; troleandomycin (TAO); valproate (Depacon, Depakene, Depakote); verapamil (Calan, Covera, Isoptin, Verelan); warfarin (Coumadin); and zafirlukast (Accolate). Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects.
- tell your doctor what herbal products you are taking, especially St. John's wort.
- tell your doctor if you drink large amounts of alcohol or use or have used street drugs and if you have or have ever had glaucoma, lung problems such as asthma or pneumonia, or liver or kidney disease.
- tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while using diazepam rectal gel, call your doctor.
- you should know that diazepam rectal gel may make you drowsy. Do not drive a car, operate machinery, or ride a bicycle until the effects of diazepam rectal gel have passed.
- remember that alcohol can add to the drowsiness caused by this medication.
What special dietary instructions should I follow?
Talk to your doctor about eating grapefruit and drinking grapefruit juice while taking this medicine.
What side effects can this medication cause?
Diazepam rectal gel may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- drowsiness
- dizziness
- headache
- pain
- stomach pain
- nervousness
- flushing
- diarrhea
- unsteadiness
- abnormal 'high' mood
- lack of coordination
- runny nose
- problems falling asleep or staying asleep
Some side effects can be serious. The following symptoms are uncommon, but if you experience any of them, call your doctor immediately:
- rash
- trouble breathing
- overexcitement
- hallucinating (seeing things or hearing voices that do not exist)
- rage
Diazepam rectal gel may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication.
If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online [at http://www.fda.gov/MedWatch/index.html] or by phone [1-800-332-1088].
What storage conditions are needed for this medicine?
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.
In case of emergency/overdose
In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.
Symptoms of overdose may include:
- drowsiness
- confusion
- coma
- slow reflexes
What other information should I know?
Keep all appointments with your doctor. Your doctor will need to examine you about every 6 months to check if your dose of diazepam rectal should be changed.
If you have symptoms that are different from your usual seizures, you or your caregiver should call your doctor immediately.
Do not let anyone else take your medication. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your prescription.
It is important for you to keep a written list of all of the prescription and nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicines you are taking, as well as any products such as vitamins, minerals, or other dietary supplements. You should bring this list with you each time you visit a doctor or if you are admitted to a hospital. It is also important information to carry with you in case of emergencies.
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