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Drug Study 2
Drug Study 2
Indication/ Dosages/ Frequency -anxiety disorders -for moderate anxiety 2-5mg IV repeated in 3 to 4 hrs if needed. For severe anxiety, 510mg IV, repeated in 3-4hrs if needed -recommend taking it with food if it causes stomach upset -do not dilute or mix with any other drug
Mech of Action
Side Nsg. Effects?/Adverse Responsibilities Reactions -blurred vision; paradoxical reactions; dependence, withdrawal symptoms -check IV site for thrombosis or phlebitis, which may occur rapidly -tell patient to notify prescriber immediately if easy bruising or bleeding occurs. -instruct patient to move slowly when sitting up or standing, to avoid dizziness. Advice him/her to dangle legs briefly before getting out of bed
Diazepam (valium) Anxiolytic, Anticonvulsant, sedative hypnotic,skeletal muscle relaxant 5mg IV for anxiety
Facilitates/potentiates the inhibitory activity of GABA at the limbic system and reticular formation to reduce anxiety, promote calmness and sleep. Relaxes skeletal muscles and controls seizures by enhancing presynaptic inhibition.
Inhibits or interferes with bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the 50 s ribosomal subunits of bacterial chromosome