diazepam rectal

Brand name(s):

diazepam, Diastat AcuDial, Diastat Pediatric

What is the most important information I should know about diazepam rectal?

Do not use this medication if you are allergic to diazepam or to other benzodiazepines, such as alprazolam (Xanax), chlordiazepoxide (Librium), clorazepate (Tranxene), lorazepam (Ativan), or oxazepam (Serax). This medication can cause birth defects in an unborn baby. Do not use diazepam rectal if you are pregnant.

Before using diazepam rectal, tell your doctor if you have any breathing problems, glaucoma, kidney or liver disease, or a history of depression, suicidal thoughts, or addiction to drugs or alcohol.

Avoid using other medicines that make you sleepy. They can add to sleepiness caused by diazepam rectal.

Diazepam may be habit-forming and this medication should be used only by the person it was prescribed for. Diazepam rectal should never be shared with another person, especially someone who has a history of drug abuse or addiction. Keep the medication in a secure place where others cannot get to it.

What is diazepam rectal?

Diazepam rectal is in a group of drugs called benzodiazepines (ben-zoe-dye-AZE-eh-peens). Diazepam rectal affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause seizure.

Diazepam rectal is used to treat occasionally increased seizures in people with epilepsy who also routinely take other anti-convulsants. Diazepam rectal is not for long-term daily use to prevent seizures.

Diazepam rectal may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using diazepam rectal?

Do not use this medication if you have narrow-angle glaucoma, or if you are allergic to diazepam (Valium) or to other benzodiazepines, such as alprazolam (Xanax), chlordiazepoxide (Librium), clorazepate (Tranxene), lorazepam (Ativan), or oxazepam (Serax).

Before using diazepam rectal, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:

glaucoma;
asthma, emphysema, bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD), or other breathing problems;
kidney or liver disease;
a history of depression or suicidal thoughts or behavior; or
a history of drug or alcohol addiction.

If you have any of these conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely use diazepam rectal.

FDA pregnancy category D. This medication can cause harm to an unborn baby. Do not use diazepam rectal without your doctor's consent if you are pregnant. Tell your doctor if you become pregnant during treatment. Use an effective form of birth control while you are using this medication. Diazepam may pass into breast milk and could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. The sedative effects of diazepam rectal may last longer in older adults. Accidental falls are common in elderly patients who take benzodiazepines. Use caution to avoid falling or accidental injury while you are using diazepam rectal. Do not give this medication to a child younger than 6 months old.

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