Diazepam
Generic Name: Diazepam
Seek Urgent Medical Attention If:
You experience severe allergic reaction symptoms (swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat causing difficulty breathing), severe rash with skin peeling, sudden intense chest pain, or symptoms of overdose. Call emergency medical services immediately.
Uses & Medical Indications
Treat anxiety, seizures, muscle spasms
Anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, muscle spasm, seizures
Dosage & Administration Guidelines
2-10 mg 2-4 times daily
1-2.5 mg 3-4 times daily
2-2.5 mg 1-2 times daily
40 mg/day
N/A
Reduce dose by 50%
Side Effects & Safety Warnings
Drowsiness, fatigue, muscle weakness
Respiratory depression, paradoxial reactions
Severe liver disease, narrow-angle glaucoma
Risk of abuse, dependence, and respiratory depression
Interactions (Drugs, Food & Alcohol)
Opioids, CNS depressants
Grapefruit juice
Avoid, profound CNS depression
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safety
Teratogenic risk
Not recommended
Patient Counseling & Practical Advice
May impair driving
Skip missed dose if close to next
Mental status, respiratory rate
Related Medicines in Benzodiazepine
Content for Diazepam was synthesized and fact-checked against standardized regulatory monographs, official pharmacopoeias, and national health authorities:
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) — National List of Essential Medicines
- World Health Organization (WHO) — Model List of Essential Medicines 23rd List
- Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) — Indian Pharmacopoeia Drug Monographs
- National Health Service (NHS) — Medicines A to Z Clinical Guidelines
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