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How to Take Diazepam and it's Dose

Written by - Dhanalakshmi Chinnuswamy, Diploma in Pharmacy, MBA (Healthcare)

Medically Checked by - Dr. M. Janani Priya, Doctor of Pharmacy

Last Updated on Nov 08, 2024

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.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

Adult- PO/IV/IM- The recommended dose range is 2 to 20 mg/day in divided doses.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with increased eye pressure and hypersensitivity.

Drug Name : Diazepam

This medication is a benzodiazepine, prescribed for anxiety.

Trade Names/Brand Names of Diazepam

India :

Diazeco (2 mg) | Sparlium | Calmpose (5mg) | Paxum | Direc -2 | Rec -Dz | Placidox -10 | Depsonil-DZ (25mg/2mg) | Calmod | Valium

International :

Valium, Valrelease

Last Updated on Nov 08, 2024

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