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Diazepam - Drug Toxicity


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. We recommend consulting your doctor to verify the information presented on this page or if you need any further clarifications.

Drug Name : Diazepam

Indication :


Diazepam is a benzodiazepine which is used as a sedative tranquilizer.

Physiology :


Diazepam is a muscle relaxant and antianxiety drug.

Normal Values :


0.2-1.5 µg/mL (0.7-5.3 µmol/L)

Critical Values :


>5µg/mL (>18 µgmol/L)

Test Method :


Enzyme Immunoassay, High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), UV spectrophotometry, Gas Liquid Chromatography(GLC).

Side effects :


Toxicity may be additive with other central nervous system depressants, and ethanol enhances the absorption of diazepam itself. Common side effects are drowsiness , dizziness, tiredness , weakness, dry mouth , diarrhea, nausea and changes in appetite.

Related Drugs :


Benzodiazepines
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