The present study provides a detailed kinetic analysis of diazepam metabolism by all four known members of the human P4502C subfamily expressed from their cDNAs in Escherichia coli. Both P4502C18 and P4502C19 were found to be low K(M) diazepam N-demethylases with apparent K(M) values of 24 +/- 4 microM and 21 +/- 3 microM, respectively. These values closely resemble the low K(M) component of di...

The in utero exposure of hamsters to low doses of diazepam results in impaired host defense against Mycobacterium bovis during adulthood. Delayed developmental immunotoxicity, however, represents a specific situation that might not be general. The present experiment was undertaken to investigate the effects of diazepam on hamster resistance to M. bovis using adult animals. The effects of diazep...

The purpose of the present study was to compare the infl uence of diazepam on diff erent forms of rabbits’ behaviour under stress and spontaneodial hypothalamic nucleus, escape reactionus conditions. The experimental model of a stress situation was induced by electrical stimulation of the ventromedial hypothalamic nucleus. Diazepam was injected intravenously at a dose of 1mg/kg 40 min before th...

In a prospective, double-blind placebo controlled trial, the effect of oral diazepam premedication on post-succinylcholine fasciculations and myalgia was studied. Forty patients undergoing septoplasty procedures received orally identical capsules containing either 10 mg of diazepam or a placebo 90 minutes preoperatively. A standardized anaesthetic regimen included induction with 5 mg X kg-1 of ...

We utilized in vivo 3tPhosphorous magnetic resonance spectroscopy (3tp MRS) to deterraine whether acute administration of diazepam alters brain oxidative and phospholipid metabolism in normal subjects. A primary motivation for these experiments was to establish whether sedation with diazepam, which is often required for patients to be successfully studied with MRS, alters 3~p metabolites. We pr...

β-CD conjugated magnetic nanoparticles that serve as a hemoadsorbent for diazepam removal are fabricated. The diazepam is arrested by the conjugated β-CD and then the adsorbed diazepam is efficiently removed by an external magnetic field. These particles have potential applications in hemoperfusion or separation of other toxins and drugs.

Rationale: Rectal diazepam (0.5 mg/kg-maximum single dose 20 mg) is our standard practice for terminating prolonged (seizure > 5 minutes and continuing) or acute repetitive seizures in children, both inpatient and at home. Recently, clinically significant respiratory depression, requiring mechanical support has been reported in 8.8% of children receiving rectal diazepam (Norris et al, Dev. Med....

Benzodiazepines ameliorate or prevent the symptoms and complications of moderate to severe alcohol withdrawal, which can include autonomic hyperactivity, agitation, combativeness, hallucinations, seizures, delirium, and death. The benzodiazepines most commonly used for this purpose are lorazepam, chlordiazepoxide, oxazepam, and diazepam. It is widely asserted that no member of this group is sup...

PURPOSE A diazepam auto-injector (AI) has been developed for intramuscular administration to treat acute repetitive seizures (ARS). The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of the diazepam AI when administered by caregivers to control an episode of ARS. METHODS In this phase III, randomized, double-blind, parallel-group, placebo-controlled, multicenter study, subjec...