a tranquilizer (trade name Valium) used to relieve anxiety and relax muscles; acts by enhancing the inhibitory actions of the neurotransmitter GABA; can also be used as an anticonvulsant drug in cases of nerve agent poisoning
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diazepam::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | valium |
| Type of | benzodiazepine |
Examples of diazepam
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Another change is the rise of tranquillisers such as benzodiazepine and diazepam.
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Sedatives including temazapam, diazepam, ketamine and midazolam were also discovered.
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In severe cases, you may be prescribed a muscle relaxant, such as diazepam.
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Most of the pills were soma, diazepam, methadone, oxycodone, klonopin and alprazolam.
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Like diazepam it has a long elimination half-life and long-acting active metabolites.
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Anti-seizure medications like phenobarbital and diazepam help some cats.
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Tizanidine has been found to have superior tolerability compared to diazepam and baclofen.
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He was then switched from the lorazepam and alprazolam to only 7 mg of diazepam per day.
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Toxicity is treated with diazepam and sometimes other anticonvulsants.
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- A tranquilizer (trade name Valium) used to relieve anxiety and relax muscles; acts by enhancing the inhibitory actions of the neurotransmitter GABA; can also be used as an anticonvulsant drug in cases of nerve agent poisoning
- Diazepam, first marketed as Valium, is a medication of the benzodiazepine family that typically produces a calming effect. It is commonly used to treat a range of conditions including anxiety, alcohol withdrawal syndrome, benzodiazepine withdrawal syndrome, muscle spasms, seizures, trouble sleeping, and restless legs syndrome...
- A minor tranquillizer with sedative effects, taken to reduce anxiety
- Also known as Valium. This medication used as an anti-epileptic moreso in acute situations such as status epilepticus, prolonged seizures or febrile convulsions. In these situations it is given intravenously or rectally. It is also used as a sedative, muscle relaxant and anti-anxiety agent. ...
- (Valium): used for sedation, seizures, convulsions; acts to relax skeletal muscle, IV, intramuscularly, oral or injectable; can be used with anesthetic agents; may cause hypotension; may increase intracranial and intraocular pressure; caution in renal and liver impairment
- Generic name for the tranquilizer VALIUM. More at:
- A Benzodiazepine tranquilizer prescribed for anxiety, tension, fatigue, agitation and panic attacks; brand names include Diastat, Valium, Valrelease and Zetran; Diazepam side effects.
- Medication used to treat depression. Known as Valium. This medication can become addictive if used for a period of time.
- A drug used to treat mild to moderate anxiety and tension and to relax muscles. It is a type of benzodiazepine and is commonly known by the brand name Valium.
