Diazepam induced delirium

In Ophthalmic practice diazepam is often used a a premedicant. We report a case where administration of diazepam led to a state of acute delirium because of which surgery had to be postponed. The possible mechanisms for this reaction and the treatment is discussed. This side effect of diazepam shoul...

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Main Authors: Madan R, Muralidhar V, Kalia P, Baraja U, Madan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 1989-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Ophthalmology
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Online Access:http://www.ijo.in/article.asp?issn=0301-4738;year=1989;volume=37;issue=1;spage=35;epage=36;aulast=Madan