Diastat

Athetosis, Lockjaw, Syndrome + 11 more
Treatment
20 Active Studies for Diastat

What is Diastat

DiazepamThe Generic name of this drug
Treatment SummaryDiazepam is a medicine used to treat a variety of conditions, including severe anxiety, insomnia, seizures, muscle spasms, and alcohol withdrawal. It works by increasing the activity of a brain chemical called gamma-aminobutyric acid. There is also an auto-injectable form of diazepam which is designed to be injected under the skin quickly and easily, offering faster results in cases of uncontrolled seizures. This has become an important treatment option for people with epilepsy.
Valiumis the brand name
Diastat Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Valium
Diazepam
1963
289

Effectiveness

How Diastat Affects PatientsDiazepam is a type of medication that helps reduce anxiety and causes sedation, muscle relaxation, and memory loss. It works by increasing the action of a neurotransmitter called GABA, which helps to quiet down the activity in the brain.
How Diastat works in the bodyDiazepam is a drug that helps reduce anxiety, muscle tension, and seizures. It works by increasing the effects of a calming chemical in the brain called GABA. This helps with sleep, memory, relaxation, and controlling nerve activity.

When to interrupt dosage

The proposed measure of Diastat is contingent upon the diagnosed condition, including Muscle Tissue, Seizures and Anger Management Therapy. The magnitude of dosage is determined by the approach of administration noted in the table below.
Condition
Dosage
Administration
Drug Resistant Epilepsy
5.0 mg/mL, , 25.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 20.0 mg/mL, 5.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 1.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 75.0 mg/mL, 15.0 mg/mL
Solution, Solution - Oral, , Oral, Rectal, Gel, Gel - Rectal, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Kit, Liquid, Liquid - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Emulsion, Emulsion - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Solution, concentrate, Solution, concentrate - Oral, Solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Intramuscular, Injection, Injection - Intramuscular, Liquid - Intramuscular, Topical, Cream, Cream - Topical, Injection - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Nasal, Spray - Nasal, Spray
Seizures
5.0 mg/mL, , 25.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 20.0 mg/mL, 5.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 1.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 75.0 mg/mL, 15.0 mg/mL
Solution, Solution - Oral, , Oral, Rectal, Gel, Gel - Rectal, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Kit, Liquid, Liquid - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Emulsion, Emulsion - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Solution, concentrate, Solution, concentrate - Oral, Solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Intramuscular, Injection, Injection - Intramuscular, Liquid - Intramuscular, Topical, Cream, Cream - Topical, Injection - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Nasal, Spray - Nasal, Spray
Anger Management Therapy
5.0 mg/mL, , 25.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 20.0 mg/mL, 5.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 1.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 75.0 mg/mL, 15.0 mg/mL
Solution, Solution - Oral, , Oral, Rectal, Gel, Gel - Rectal, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Kit, Liquid, Liquid - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Emulsion, Emulsion - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Solution, concentrate, Solution, concentrate - Oral, Solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Intramuscular, Injection, Injection - Intramuscular, Liquid - Intramuscular, Topical, Cream, Cream - Topical, Injection - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Nasal, Spray - Nasal, Spray
Muscle Tissue
5.0 mg/mL, , 25.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 20.0 mg/mL, 5.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 1.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 75.0 mg/mL, 15.0 mg/mL
Solution, Solution - Oral, , Oral, Rectal, Gel, Gel - Rectal, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Kit, Liquid, Liquid - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Emulsion, Emulsion - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Solution, concentrate, Solution, concentrate - Oral, Solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Intramuscular, Injection, Injection - Intramuscular, Liquid - Intramuscular, Topical, Cream, Cream - Topical, Injection - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Nasal, Spray - Nasal, Spray
Athetosis
5.0 mg/mL, , 25.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 20.0 mg/mL, 5.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 1.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 75.0 mg/mL, 15.0 mg/mL
Solution, Solution - Oral, , Oral, Rectal, Gel, Gel - Rectal, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Kit, Liquid, Liquid - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Emulsion, Emulsion - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Solution, concentrate, Solution, concentrate - Oral, Solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Intramuscular, Injection, Injection - Intramuscular, Liquid - Intramuscular, Topical, Cream, Cream - Topical, Injection - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Nasal, Spray - Nasal, Spray
Lockjaw
5.0 mg/mL, , 25.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 20.0 mg/mL, 5.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 1.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 75.0 mg/mL, 15.0 mg/mL
Solution, Solution - Oral, , Oral, Rectal, Gel, Gel - Rectal, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Kit, Liquid, Liquid - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Emulsion, Emulsion - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Solution, concentrate, Solution, concentrate - Oral, Solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Intramuscular, Injection, Injection - Intramuscular, Liquid - Intramuscular, Topical, Cream, Cream - Topical, Injection - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Nasal, Spray - Nasal, Spray
Syndrome
5.0 mg/mL, , 25.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 20.0 mg/mL, 5.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 1.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 75.0 mg/mL, 15.0 mg/mL
Solution, Solution - Oral, , Oral, Rectal, Gel, Gel - Rectal, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Kit, Liquid, Liquid - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Emulsion, Emulsion - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Solution, concentrate, Solution, concentrate - Oral, Solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Intramuscular, Injection, Injection - Intramuscular, Liquid - Intramuscular, Topical, Cream, Cream - Topical, Injection - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Nasal, Spray - Nasal, Spray
Motor Neuron Disease, Upper
5.0 mg/mL, , 25.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 20.0 mg/mL, 5.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 1.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 75.0 mg/mL, 15.0 mg/mL
Solution, Solution - Oral, , Oral, Rectal, Gel, Gel - Rectal, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Kit, Liquid, Liquid - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Emulsion, Emulsion - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Solution, concentrate, Solution, concentrate - Oral, Solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Intramuscular, Injection, Injection - Intramuscular, Liquid - Intramuscular, Topical, Cream, Cream - Topical, Injection - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Nasal, Spray - Nasal, Spray
Sedation therapy
5.0 mg/mL, , 25.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 20.0 mg/mL, 5.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 1.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 75.0 mg/mL, 15.0 mg/mL
Solution, Solution - Oral, , Oral, Rectal, Gel, Gel - Rectal, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Kit, Liquid, Liquid - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Emulsion, Emulsion - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Solution, concentrate, Solution, concentrate - Oral, Solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Intramuscular, Injection, Injection - Intramuscular, Liquid - Intramuscular, Topical, Cream, Cream - Topical, Injection - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Nasal, Spray - Nasal, Spray
Sedation
5.0 mg/mL, , 25.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 20.0 mg/mL, 5.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 1.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 75.0 mg/mL, 15.0 mg/mL
Solution, Solution - Oral, , Oral, Rectal, Gel, Gel - Rectal, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Kit, Liquid, Liquid - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Emulsion, Emulsion - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Solution, concentrate, Solution, concentrate - Oral, Solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Intramuscular, Injection, Injection - Intramuscular, Liquid - Intramuscular, Topical, Cream, Cream - Topical, Injection - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Nasal, Spray - Nasal, Spray
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
5.0 mg/mL, , 25.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 20.0 mg/mL, 5.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 1.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 75.0 mg/mL, 15.0 mg/mL
Solution, Solution - Oral, , Oral, Rectal, Gel, Gel - Rectal, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Kit, Liquid, Liquid - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Emulsion, Emulsion - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Solution, concentrate, Solution, concentrate - Oral, Solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Intramuscular, Injection, Injection - Intramuscular, Liquid - Intramuscular, Topical, Cream, Cream - Topical, Injection - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Nasal, Spray - Nasal, Spray
Anxiety Disorders
5.0 mg/mL, , 25.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 20.0 mg/mL, 5.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 1.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 75.0 mg/mL, 15.0 mg/mL
Solution, Solution - Oral, , Oral, Rectal, Gel, Gel - Rectal, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Kit, Liquid, Liquid - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Emulsion, Emulsion - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Solution, concentrate, Solution, concentrate - Oral, Solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Intramuscular, Injection, Injection - Intramuscular, Liquid - Intramuscular, Topical, Cream, Cream - Topical, Injection - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Nasal, Spray - Nasal, Spray
Stiff-Person Syndrome
5.0 mg/mL, , 25.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 20.0 mg/mL, 5.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 1.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 75.0 mg/mL, 15.0 mg/mL
Solution, Solution - Oral, , Oral, Rectal, Gel, Gel - Rectal, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Kit, Liquid, Liquid - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Emulsion, Emulsion - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Solution, concentrate, Solution, concentrate - Oral, Solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Intramuscular, Injection, Injection - Intramuscular, Liquid - Intramuscular, Topical, Cream, Cream - Topical, Injection - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Nasal, Spray - Nasal, Spray
Status Epilepticus
5.0 mg/mL, , 25.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 20.0 mg/mL, 5.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 1.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 75.0 mg/mL, 15.0 mg/mL
Solution, Solution - Oral, , Oral, Rectal, Gel, Gel - Rectal, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Kit, Liquid, Liquid - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Emulsion, Emulsion - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Solution, concentrate, Solution, concentrate - Oral, Solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Intramuscular, Injection, Injection - Intramuscular, Liquid - Intramuscular, Topical, Cream, Cream - Topical, Injection - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Nasal, Spray - Nasal, Spray

Warnings

Diastat has six contraindications, so it should not be administered when living with any of the ailments presented in the following table.Diastat Contraindications
Condition
Risk Level
Notes
Pulse Frequency
Do Not Combine
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
Do Not Combine
Glaucoma
Do Not Combine
Myasthenia Gravis
Do Not Combine
Liver Failure
Do Not Combine
Respiratory Insufficiency
Do Not Combine
There are 20 known major drug interactions with Diastat.
Common Diastat Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
Astemizole
Major
The metabolism of Astemizole can be decreased when combined with Diazepam.
Axitinib
Major
The metabolism of Axitinib can be decreased when combined with Diazepam.
Azelastine
Major
Diazepam may increase the central nervous system depressant (CNS depressant) activities of Azelastine.
Cabazitaxel
Major
The metabolism of Cabazitaxel can be decreased when combined with Diazepam.
Copanlisib
Major
The metabolism of Copanlisib can be decreased when combined with Diazepam.
Diastat Toxicity & Overdose RiskOverdosing on diazepam can lead to increased intensity of its regular effects, like unsteadiness, sleepiness, trouble speaking, muscle weakness, deep sleep, low blood pressure, slow heart rate, and eye twitching. In more serious cases, it can result in a coma, lack of reflexes, problems breathing, and no breathing at all. It can also cause the breakdown of muscle tissue and lower body temperature. Pregnant women should be aware of the potential risk to the fetus if taking diazepam. It is not recommended for breastfeeding mothers and safety and effectiveness have not been established in pediatric patients under 6 months

Diastat Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Diastat?

409 active studies are assessing the potential of Diastat in alleviating Anxiety Disorders, Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Stiff Man Syndrome.
Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
214 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2, Not Applicable, Early Phase 1, Phase 4, Phase 1, Phase 3
Syndrome
3 Actively Recruiting
Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3
Anxiety Disorders
63 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2, Not Applicable, Phase 4, Phase 3, Phase 1, Early Phase 1
Lockjaw
1 Actively Recruiting
Phase 4
Stiff-Person Syndrome
0 Actively Recruiting
Sedation
2 Actively Recruiting
Phase 3, Not Applicable
Motor Neuron Disease, Upper
0 Actively Recruiting
Athetosis
0 Actively Recruiting
Drug Resistant Epilepsy
1 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable
Sedation therapy
0 Actively Recruiting
Status Epilepticus
0 Actively Recruiting
Seizures
0 Actively Recruiting
Muscle Tissue
0 Actively Recruiting
Anger Management Therapy
2 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable

Diastat Reviews: What are patients saying about Diastat?

4.3Patient Review
11/24/2007
Diastat for Epileptic Seizure
This treatment works great, but unfortunately our school district won't allow it because they say the results are unpredictable.
4Patient Review
8/1/2009
Diastat for Epileptic Seizure
This treatment is effective if you can give it the time it needs.
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Patient Q&A Section about diastat

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What are the side effects of Diastat?

"Tiredness, drowsiness, dizziness, headache, nausea, and vomiting are all common symptoms of sleepiness."

Answered by AI

How quickly does Diastat work?

"How long does it Diastat take to work? It is absorbed quickly from the rectum and seizures may stop within 15 minutes of administering the medicine; however, it will continue to work for a much longer duration. Diastat reaches a peak level in the bloodstream in approximately 1.5 hours but can last up to almost 2 days."

Answered by AI

Is Diastat the same as diazepam?

"Diazepam rectal gel, marketed as Diastat in the US and Canada, is an anticonvulsant used to stop cluster seizures. It is inserted into the rectum."

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What is Diastat used for?

"DIASTAT can be used to treat infrequent, unusual episodes of increased seizures in patients with epilepsy who are 2 years of age or older. DIASTAT can cause potentially fatal effects if it is used with opioids, including problems with breathing and extreme sedation."

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