diastat kit dosages
DiastatÂ® comes in easy-to-use, prepackaged, pre -measured doses. It requires no refrigeration or special handling and has a 4-year shelf life. DiastatÂ® comes in 10 mg or 20 mg syringes for use in adults with a range of dosing from 5 mg to 20 mg. The pharmacist will dial in the correct dose on the pre-filled syringe and lock it into place. A green âREADYâ band should be visible when the unit is locked. Side effects There may be side effects to the use of DiastatÂ® which include:
The other kind of Diastat syringe contains a small dose that is appropriate for young children (Diastat 2.5 mg) and does not need to be set. The largest Diastat AcuDial syringe (20 mg) comes with a rectal tip that is too large for most children.
Your healthcare provider will calculate your Diastat dose based on your age and weight. Sometimes, your healthcare provider may recommend using two doses to treat each episode of increased seizures (with the second dose given 4 to 12 hours after the first).