How to Administer DIASTAT® AcuDial™ (diazepam rectal gel)
Making trips to the ER every time you have a
breakthrough seizure can be very stressful for you and your family. It can also be costly. Families of people who use DIASTAT AcuDial have had positive experiences because they are able to control these episodes. By using DIASTAT AcuDial, you can stop seizures quickly and safely.
With DIASTAT AcuDial, someone you trust can take immediate action to stop the seizure fast, any time, anywhere. DIASTAT AcuDial is administered by a caregiver, usually a relative, spouse or friend who is familiar with you and your seizure patterns.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
DIASTAT
® AcuDial™ (diazepam rectal gel) is a gel formulation
of diazepam intended for rectal administration in the management of selected,
refractory patients with epilepsy, on stable regimens of AEDs, who require
intermittent use of diazepam to control bouts of increased seizure activity
for patients 2 years and older.
In clinical trials with DIASTAT
®, the most frequent side effect
was somnolence (23%). Less frequent adverse events reported were dizziness,
headache, pain, vasodilation, diarrhea, ataxia, euphoria, incoordination,
asthma, rash, abdominal pain, nervousness and rhinitis (1%-5%). Please see
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DIASTAT AcuDial Prescribing Information.