ATC codes:
N05BA01
EMLc
Indication
Status epilepticus
ICD11 code:
8A66
INN
Diazepam
Medicine type
Chemical agent
List type
Core
(EML)
(EMLc)
(EMLc)
Formulations
Local > Rectal > Gel:
5 mg per mL in 0.5 mL rectal delivery system ;
5 mg per mL in 2 mL rectal delivery system ;
5 mg per mL in 4 mL rectal delivery system
Local > Rectal > Solution: 2 mg per mL in 1.25 mL rectal tube ; 2 mg per mL in 2.5 mL rectal tube ; 4 mg per mL in 2.5 mL rectal tube
Local > Rectal > Solution: 2 mg per mL in 1.25 mL rectal tube ; 2 mg per mL in 2.5 mL rectal tube ; 4 mg per mL in 2.5 mL rectal tube
EML status history
Sex
All
Age
Also recommended for children
Therapeutic alternatives
The recommendation is for this specific medicine
Patent information
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Summary of evidence and Expert Committee recommendations
Following the review of the age-appropriateness of formulations on the EMLc, the Expert Committee recommended amendments to the listing for rectal formulations of diazepam on the EML and EMLc to better describe the available dosage forms.