Diazepam
DEA Schedule IV antianxiety benzodiazepine which potentiates the actions of GABA, especially in limbic system and reticular formation.  Enhances presynaptic inhibition and inhibits spinal polysynaptic afferent (sensory) pathways.
Indications:
Seizures with active convulsions. 
Contraindications:
Benzodiazepine sensitivity, narrow angle glaucoma, psychosis, pregnancy or lactation.
Common Side Effects:
Dizziness, drowsiness, orthostatic hypotension, blurred vision
Potentially Lethal Side Effects:
Neutropenia, respiratory depression, ECG changes, tachycardia.
Adult dosing*:
Seizures, active:
Slow IV:  5-10mg (weight/age adjustment) q 5-10 min per indication
Pediatric dosing*:
Seizures, active:
Slow IV**:  0.1-0.2mg/kg (weight/age adjustment) Max dose 5mg q 5-10min per indication.
PR:  0.5mg/kg, initial dose with max initial dose 10 mg.  May repeat per indication after 15 minutes at 0.25mg/kg
Cocaine induced seizures (PALS):
Per PALS AHA, 2002, pp309-12
Notes:
*  Dosing varies among EMS systems, and some have maximum total dosing.  Check local protocols.

**IO route is reserved for instances where IV and PR do not prove possible..
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