Description
Action:
Benzodiazepine (central nervous system (CNS) depressants)
Rectal administration results in lower plasma drug concentrations but achieves reasonable absorption times and duration of detectable concentrations of active metabolites.
Indication: Emergency treatment for seizure clusters.
Side effects: Sedation, delirium, incoordination, increased hunger and vocalization.
Use: 0.5–2 mg/kg
Anticonvulsant action only lasts 15-30 minutes
