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Diastat Safety Reports
Total Diastat reports: 41.Diastat FDA safety alerts: 2006 .
Reported hospitalizations: 11.
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Reported Diastat Side Effects: convulsion, incorrect dose administered, device failure, medical device complication, respiratory depression, therapeutic response delayed, pain in extremity, somnolence, dyspnoea, underdose, device breakage.
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Diastat Side Effects Report #5201481-6
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported DIASTAT problem on Dec 19, 2006. Male patient, 15 years of age, weighting 70.00 lb, was diagnosed with convulsion and was treated with DIASTAT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: condition aggravated, constipation, convulsion, incorrect dose administered, medical device complication, no therapeutic response. DIASTAT dosage: 10 MG PRN RC. During the same period patient was treated with TEGRETOL, DULCOLAX, ALBUTEROL, PULMICORT, AMOXICILLIN, ZYRTEC. Patient recovered.
Diastat Side Effects Report #5213834-0
DIASTAT problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Jan 03, 2007. Male patient, child 6 years of age, was diagnosed with convulsion and was treated with DIASTAT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: diarrhoea, dyspnoea, flushing, headache, incorrect dose administered, somnolence. DIASTAT dosage: 10 MG ONCE RC. Patient recovered.
Diastat Side Effects Report #5218697-5
Physician from UNITED STATES reported DIASTAT problem on Jan 09, 2007. Female patient, 21 years of age, weighting 180.0 lb, was diagnosed with convulsion and was treated with DIASTAT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: convulsion, device breakage, pain in extremity, therapeutic reaction time decreased. DIASTAT dosage: 20 MG PRN RC. During the same period patient was treated with FACTIVE, TOPAMAX, KEPRA, TEGRETOL. Patient recovered.
Diastat Side Effects Report #5221094-X
DIASTAT problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Jan 08, 2007. Female patient, child 7 years of age, weighting 55.00 lb, was diagnosed with convulsion and was treated with DIASTAT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: convulsion, device breakage, incorrect dose administered. DIASTAT dosage: 15 MG PRN RC. During the same period patient was treated with LAMICTAL, TRILEPTAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Diastat Side Effects Report #5228732-6
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported DIASTAT problem on Jan 19, 2007. Male patient, child 8 years of age, weighting 55.00 lb, was diagnosed with complex partial seizures and was treated with DIASTAT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: convulsion. DIASTAT dosage: 10 MG VARIABLE RC. During the same period patient was treated with TRILEPTAL, NASONEX. Patient recovered.
Diastat Side Effects Report #5237882-X
DIASTAT problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 24, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with convulsion and was treated with DIASTAT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dyspnoea, respiratory disorder, wheezing. DIASTAT dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Diastat Side Effects Report #5242052-5
Physician from UNITED STATES reported DIASTAT problem on Jan 26, 2007. Male patient, child 4 years of age, weighting 38.00 lb, was diagnosed with convulsion and was treated with DIASTAT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: convulsion, device leakage, medical device complication, therapeutic response delayed. DIASTAT dosage: 7.5 MG PRN RC. Patient recovered.
Diastat Side Effects Report #5259778-X
DIASTAT problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Feb 20, 2007. Female patient, child 5 years of age, weighting 99.21 lb, was diagnosed with convulsion and was treated with DIASTAT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: convulsion, respiratory arrest. DIASTAT dosage: 10 MG PRN RC. During the same period patient was treated with PHENOBARBITAL, TOPAMAX. Patient recovered.
Diastat Side Effects Report #5259901-7
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported DIASTAT problem on Feb 20, 2007. Female patient, 21 years of age, weighting 180.0 lb, was diagnosed with convulsion and was treated with DIASTAT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: convulsion, device breakage, incorrect dose administered, pain in extremity, therapeutic response delayed. DIASTAT dosage: 20 MG PRN SC. During the same period patient was treated with FACTIVE, TOPAMAX, KEPPRA, TEGRETOL. Patient recovered.
Diastat Side Effects Report #5286041-3
DIASTAT problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 13, 2007. Female patient, child 11 years of age, was diagnosed with convulsion and was treated with DIASTAT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: convulsion, device failure. DIASTAT dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Diastat Side Effects Report #5293723-6
Pharmacist from CANADA reported DIASTAT problem on Mar 20, 2007. Female patient was treated with DIASTAT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: underdose. DIASTAT dosage: 5 MG. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Diastat Side Effects Report #5300246-4
DIASTAT problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 26, 2007. Male patient, child 4 years of age, weighting 46.00 lb, was diagnosed with accidental exposure and was treated with DIASTAT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: somnolence. DIASTAT dosage: 10 MG ONCE PO. During the same period patient was treated with NEURONTIN, DEPAKOTE. Patient recovered.
Diastat Side Effects Report #5300247-6
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported DIASTAT problem on Mar 26, 2007. Female patient, child 4 years of age, weighting 40.00 lb, was diagnosed with convulsion and was treated with DIASTAT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: convulsion, dyspnoea, loss of consciousness. DIASTAT dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Diastat Side Effects Report #5307746-1
DIASTAT problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Apr 02, 2007. Male patient, child 6 years of age, was diagnosed with epilepsy and was treated with DIASTAT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: convulsion, medical device complication, no therapeutic response, underdose. DIASTAT dosage: 10 MG PRN RC. Patient recovered.
Diastat Side Effects Report #5313785-7
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported DIASTAT problem on Apr 30, 2007. Female patient, child 3 years of age, was treated with DIASTAT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: respiratory depression. DIASTAT dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Diastat Side Effects Report #5313786-9
DIASTAT problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 30, 2007. Female patient, child 6 years of age, was treated with DIASTAT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hypersomnia. DIASTAT dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Diastat Side Effects Report #5319989-1
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported DIASTAT problem on Apr 17, 2007. Female patient, child 3 years of age, was treated with DIASTAT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: incorrect dose administered, respiratory depression. DIASTAT dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Diastat Side Effects Report #5331742-1
DIASTAT problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 20, 2007. Female patient, 21 years of age, weighting 180.0 lb, was diagnosed with convulsion and was treated with DIASTAT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: convulsion, incorrect dose administered, pain in extremity, therapeutic response delayed. DIASTAT dosage: 20 MG PRN RC. During the same period patient was treated with FACTIVE, TOPAMAX, KEPPRA, TEGRETOL. Patient recovered.
Diastat Side Effects Report #5331743-3
Physician from UNITED STATES reported DIASTAT problem on Jan 09, 2007. Female patient, 21 years of age, weighting 180.0 lb, was diagnosed with convulsion and was treated with DIASTAT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: accidental exposure, convulsion, pain in extremity. DIASTAT dosage: 20 MG PRN RC. During the same period patient was treated with FACTIVE, TOPAMAX, KEPPRA, TEGRETOL. Patient recovered.
Diastat Side Effects Report #5333377-3
DIASTAT problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on May 04, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with convulsion and was treated with DIASTAT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: device failure, incorrect dose administered. DIASTAT dosage: 7.5 MG 1X RECTAL. Patient recovered.
Diastat Side Effects Report #5343458-6
Pharmacist from CANADA reported DIASTAT problem on May 15, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with convulsion and was treated with DIASTAT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: device leakage, device malfunction, incorrect dose administered. DIASTAT dosage: 5 MG PRN RECTAL. During the same period patient was treated with TRILEPTAL. Patient recovered.
Diastat Side Effects Report #5054387-X
DIASTAT problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on June 27, 2006. Female patient was treated with DIASTAT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: incorrect dose administered, panic reaction, respiratory depression. DIASTAT dosage: 20 MG ONCE RC. Patient recovered.
Diastat Side Effects Report #5059067-2
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported DIASTAT problem on July 03, 2006. Male patient, child 4 years of age, weighting 38.00 lb, was diagnosed with convulsion and was treated with DIASTAT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: convulsion, incorrect dose administered, respiratory depression. DIASTAT dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with RANITIDINE, PREVACID, BACLOFEN, TRILEPTAL. Patient recovered.
Diastat Side Effects Report #5082612-8
DIASTAT problem was reported by a Physician from SPAIN on July 28, 2006. Male patient, weighting 6349 lb, was treated with DIASTAT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: bone disorder, congenital anomaly, encephalocele, skin atrophy, skull malformation. DIASTAT dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LORAZEPAM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Diastat Side Effects Report #5087912-3
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported DIASTAT problem on Aug 04, 2006. Female patient, child 6 years of age, weighting 40.00 lb, was diagnosed with epilepsy and was treated with DIASTAT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: incorrect dose administered. DIASTAT dosage: 10 MG PRN RC. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Diastat Side Effects Report #5087999-8
DIASTAT problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 04, 2006. Female patient, child 3 years of age, weighting 25.00 lb, was diagnosed with convulsion and was treated with DIASTAT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: balance disorder, convulsion, lethargy. DIASTAT dosage: 5 MG PRN RC. During the same period patient was treated with TRILEPTAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Diastat Side Effects Report #5096974-9
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported DIASTAT problem on Aug 15, 2006. Female patient, child 5 years of age, weighting 50.04 lb, was diagnosed with convulsion and was treated with DIASTAT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: convulsion. DIASTAT dosage: 10 MG VARIABLE RC. During the same period patient was treated with FELBATOL, SINGULAIR. Patient recovered.
Diastat Side Effects Report #5125680-7
DIASTAT problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 20, 2006. Female patient, child 11 years of age, weighting 101.0 lb, was diagnosed with epilepsy and was treated with DIASTAT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: intestinal mass. DIASTAT dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Diastat Side Effects Report #5129579-1
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported DIASTAT problem on Sept 26, 2006. Male patient, 16 years of age, was diagnosed with epilepsy and was treated with DIASTAT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: incorrect dose administered, medical device complication. DIASTAT dosage: 20 MG PRN RC. During the same period patient was treated with LAMICTAL, KLONOPIN, DILANTIN, VAGAL NERVE STIMULATION, ZARONTIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Diastat Side Effects Report #5135765-7
DIASTAT problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Oct 04, 2006. Female patient, child 8 years of age, weighting 101.0 lb, was diagnosed with convulsion and was treated with DIASTAT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: condition aggravated, convulsion, intestinal mass, rectal haemorrhage, rectal polyp. DIASTAT dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Diastat Side Effects Report #5147581-0
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported DIASTAT problem on Oct 19, 2006. Male patient, child 8 years of age, weighting 55.00 lb, was diagnosed with complex partial seizures and was treated with DIASTAT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: apnoea, condition aggravated, convulsion, emotional distress, fear, muscle rigidity, muscle tightness, refusal of treatment by patient. DIASTAT dosage: 10 MG VARIABLE RC. During the same period patient was treated with TRILEPTAL, NASONEX. Patient recovered.
Diastat Side Effects Report #5157136-X
DIASTAT problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 30, 2006. Male patient, 15 years of age, weighting 62.00 lb, was diagnosed with convulsion and was treated with DIASTAT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: constipation, device failure, underdose. DIASTAT dosage: 10 MG PRN RC. During the same period patient was treated with TEGRETOL, DUCOLAX. Patient recovered.
Diastat Side Effects Report #5164865-0
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported DIASTAT problem on Nov 07, 2006. Male patient, child 6 years of age, was treated with DIASTAT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: diarrhoea, dyspnoea, flushing, headache, incorrect dose administered, somnolence. DIASTAT dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Diastat Side Effects Report #5191813-X
DIASTAT problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Dec 04, 2006. Female patient, child 5 years of age, weighting 99.21 lb, was diagnosed with convulsion and was treated with DIASTAT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: device failure. DIASTAT dosage: 10 MG PRN RC. During the same period patient was treated with PHENOBARBITAL, TOPAMAX. Patient recovered.
Diastat Side Effects Report #5192186-9
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported DIASTAT problem on Dec 04, 2006. Male patient, child 4 years of age, weighting 38.00 lb, was diagnosed with convulsion and was treated with DIASTAT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: device failure, incorrect dose administered, therapeutic response delayed. DIASTAT dosage: 7.5 MG PRN RC. Patient recovered.
Diastat Side Effects Report #5192193-6
DIASTAT problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Dec 04, 2006. Female patient, 13 years of age, was diagnosed with convulsion and was treated with DIASTAT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: convulsion. DIASTAT dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Diastat Side Effects Report #5407960-0
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported DIASTAT problem on July 18, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with convulsion and was treated with DIASTAT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: somnolence. DIASTAT dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Diastat Side Effects Report #5425855-3
DIASTAT problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 07, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with epilepsy and was treated with DIASTAT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: grand mal convulsion, myoclonic epilepsy, petit mal epilepsy, respiratory arrest, status epilepticus. DIASTAT dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TOPAMAX, PHENOBARBITAL, CLONAZEPAM, KEPPRA. Patient recovered.
Diastat Side Effects Report #5457494-2
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported DIASTAT problem on Sept 04, 2007. Male patient was diagnosed with convulsion and was treated with DIASTAT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: convulsion, medical device complication. DIASTAT dosage: (10 MG PRN RECTAL), (10 MG PRN RECTAL). During the same period patient was treated with CLONAZEPAM. Patient recovered.
Diastat Side Effects Report #5466949-6
DIASTAT problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Sept 21, 2007. Female patient, child 8 years of age, was treated with DIASTAT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: device failure. DIASTAT dosage: 20MG AS NEEDED FOR SEIZURE ACTIVITY. Patient recovered.
Diastat Side Effects Report #5470218-8
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported DIASTAT problem on Sept 06, 2007. Female patient, weighting 35.00 lb, was diagnosed with convulsion and was treated with DIASTAT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: device malfunction. DIASTAT dosage: 5 MG PRN RECTAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Drug Information: Diazepam Rectal
URL of this page: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/medmaster/a605033.html
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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