Antacids: May decrease rate of ab-sorption of diazepam. Monitor child closely.
Antidepressants, antihistamines, barbiturates, general anesthetics, MAO inhibitors, narcotics, phenothiazines:Potentiated CNS depressant ef-fects. Avoid concomitant use.
Cimetidine, possibly disulfiram: Diminished he-patic metabolism of diazepam, which increases its plasma level. Monitor child closely. Digoxin: Possible decreased digoxin clearance. Monitor child for digoxin toxicity.
Haloperidol: May change seizure patterns of children treated with diazepam; benzodiazepines also may reduce serum levels of haloperidol. Monitor child closely.
Levodopa: May inhibit therapeutic effect of lev-odopa. Avoid concomitant use.
Nondepolarizing neuromuscular blockers (such as pancuronium, succinylcholine): May intensify and prolong respiratory depression. Monitor child closely. |