Benzodiazepines (e.g., Diazepam, Midazolam)
Treatment for Tetanus
Typical Dosage: Variable, titrated to effect; e.g., Diazepam 5-20mg IV every 2-4 hours or continuous infusion
Effectiveness
85%
Safety Score
45%
Clinical Trials
100
Participants
10K
Comparative Safety Scale(Higher is safer)
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45
DangerousModerateSafe
Treatment Details
Dosage Range
Variable, titrated to effect; e.g., Diazepam 5-20mg IV every 2-4 hours or continuous infusion
Time to Effect
Immediate (IV administration)
Treatment Duration
Days to weeks (titrated to symptoms)
Evidence Quality
HIGHNumber Needed to Treat (NNT)
2(Treat 2 patients to see 1 additional successful outcome)
Number Needed to Harm (NNH)
5(Treat 5 patients to see 1 additional serious adverse event)
Confidence Score
95%confidence in effectiveness data
Health Economics
Annual Cost of Care
Drug Cost:$100
Monitoring:$5,000
Side Effect Mgmt:$200
Total Annual:$5,300
Cost-Effectiveness Analysis
Cost-Effectiveness Rating
EXCELLENTQALYs Gained
10
Outcome-Based Costs
Cost per Responder
$5,889
Benzodiazepines (e.g., Diazepam, Midazolam) Outcomes
for Tetanus
Efficacy Outcomes
Overall Effectiveness
+85%
Response Rate
+90%
Common Side Effects
Sedation
+40%
Respiratory depression
+20%
Hypotension
+10%
Dependence (with prolonged use)
+5%
Sources:
Active Clinical Trials
No active trials currently recruiting for this treatment
No active trials found in ClinicalTrials.gov