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Diazepam
Latest prescription information about Diazepam. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Diazepam
Pronunciation : dye az' e pam
Therapeutic Classification : Anxiolytics, Sedatives And Hypnotics
ICD Code : Y47.5
Trade Name(s): India- Alzepam Tab, Anxol Inj, Anxol Tab, Calmod Tab, Calmpose Amp, Calmpose Syr, Calmpose Tab, Camrelease-Tr Cap, Diaclam Tab, Diaze Amp, Diazecalm Tab, Diaze-P Tab, Dipax Tab, Direc-2 Rectal Applicator, Dizep Tab, Dizepax Tab, Dizepax-M Tab, Dizep-P Inj, Elcion-Cr Cap, Juniz Supp, Lakpam Tab, Lori Inj, Paciquil Tab, Paxum Inj, Paxum Tab, Peacin Tab, Placidox Inj, Placidox Tab, Rec-Dz Rectal Applicator, Silprex Tab, Starlium Inj, Syziral Tab, Syziral-M Tab, Valium Tab, Zepose Amp, Zepose Tab, Zycalm Tab, Dizapam, Neomesmar, Karpam -5, Osopose, Cam, Diazeco, Elpam -5, Hypose, Elpose , Paci -Quil, Campin, DPM, Ralium, Sparlium, Verzepam, Calmtack, Sleecalm. International- Valium, Valrelease. Why it is prescribed (Indications) : This medication is a benzodiazepine, prescribed for anxiety. It is also used for muscle spasms and seizures. It works by acting on receptors in the brain called GABA receptors. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications): Contraindicated in patients with increased eye pressure and hypersensitivity.
Dosage & When it is to be taken : Adult- PO/IV/IM- The recommended dose range is 2 to 20 mg/day in divided doses. How it should be taken : It comes as a tablet and capsule to take by mouth, with or without food. It also comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein or muscle. Warnings and Precautions : * Caution should be exercised in patients with increased eye pressure, seizures, lung, heart or liver disease, any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. * It may cause dizziness, drowsiness or lightheadedness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. * Avoid alcohol consumption and smoking while taking this medication. * Avoid excess dosage and long-term use of this medication. Side Effects : Most Common - Drowsiness, fatigue and incoordination. Central Nervous System - Confusion, depression, slurred speech, headache, fainting, tremor and unsteadiness. Gastrointestinal - Constipation and nausea. Genitourinary - Urinary incontinence, changes in sexual drive and urinary retention. Heart - Slow heart rate and low blood pressure. Eye and ENT - Blurred vision, double vision and night blindness. Skin - Hives and skin rash. Miscellaneous - Hiccups, changes in salivation and jaundice. * Monitor liver function and complete blood cell counts regularly while taking this medication. Storage Conditions : Store it at room temperature (20 to 25°C). |
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