RT - Journal TY - JOUR A1 - Madan, R A1 - Muralidhar, V A1 - Kalia, P A1 - Baraja, U A1 - , Madan T1 - Diazepam induced delirium YR - 1989/1/1 JF - Indian Journal of Ophthalmology JO - Indian J Ophthalmol SP - 35 OP - 36 VO - 37 IS - 1 UL - https://journals.lww.com/ijo/pages/default.aspx/article.asp?issn=0301-4738;year=1989;volume=37;issue=1;spage=35;epage=36;aulast=Madan;t=5 N2 - 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 should be kept in mind while dealing with delirium in the geriatric age group. ER -