Generic Name for VALIUM
Diazepam 2mg, 5mg, 10mg; scored tabs.
Legal Classification:
CIV
Pharmacological Class for VALIUM
Benzodiazepine.
Manufacturer of VALIUM
Roche Laboratories
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Indications for VALIUM
Anxiety.
Other Indications for VALIUM
Adult dose for VALIUM
2–10mg 2–4 times daily. Elderly, debilitated: initially 2–2.5mg 1–2 times daily; increase gradually.
Children's dosing for VALIUM
<6months: not recommended. ≥6months: initially 1–2.5mg 3–4 times daily; increase gradually.
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Contraindications for VALIUM
Acute narrow-angle glaucoma.
Warnings/Precautions for VALIUM
Not for use in untreated open-angle glaucoma. Inj not for use in shock, coma, acute alcohol intoxication, or obstetrical conditions. Discontinue if paradoxical reaction occurs. Drug or alcohol abuse. Depression. Suicidal tendencies. Renal or liver dysfunction. Avoid abrupt cessation. May increase tonic-clonic seizures. Reevaluate periodically. Monitor blood counts, liver function. Elderly. Debilitated. Psychosis, pregnancy, nursing mothers: not recommended.
Interactions for VALIUM
Potentiates CNS depression with alcohol, other CNS depressants (consider reducing opioid doses by at least ⅓). Increased serum levels with cimetidine. Potentiated by sertraline. Inj: hypotension, muscle weakness with narcotics, barbiturates, alcohol.
Adverse Reactions for VALIUM
CNS depression, ataxia, memory impairment, paradoxical excitement, salivation changes, neutropenia, jaundice. Inj: apnea, cardiac arrest, venous thrombosis, phlebitis, status epilepticus (when treating petit mal).
How is VALIUM supplied?
Tabs 2mg—100; Tabs 5mg, 10mg—100, 500; Vials (10mL)—contact supplier