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VALIUM (anxiety) overview
Orally, short-term treatment of anxiety that is severe or disabling occurring alone or with insomnia. Acute alcohol withdrawal. Night terrors and somnambulism in children. By injection, severe acute anxiety, muscle spasm.
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VALIUM (anxiety)
Drug Class Description :

Long-acting benzodiazepines (anxiolytics).

Generic Name :

Diazepam - central nervous system

Drug description :

Valium: 2mg, white tablet; 5mg, yellow tablet. All scored and marked with tablet strength and ROCHE. Valium Injection: ampoules.

Presentation :

Valium tablets, diazepam 2mg , 5mg . Valium tablets are not prescribable on the NHS. Diazepam tablets must be prescribed generically. Valium injection, diazepam 5mg/mL .

Indications :

Orally, short-term treatment of anxiety that is severe or disabling occurring alone or with insomnia. Acute alcohol withdrawal. Night terrors and somnambulism in children. By injection, severe acute anxiety, muscle spasm.

Adult Dosage :

Orally, 6-30mg daily. By intramuscular or intravenous injection, 10mg four hourly.

Child Dosage :

Orally, 1-5mg at bedtime. By injection, refer to data sheet.

Elderly Dosage :

Orally, 3-15mg daily. By intramuscular or intravenous injection, 5mg four hourly.

Contra Indications :

Acute pulmonary insufficiency, respiratory depression, phobic or obsessional states, chronic psychosis, myasthenia gravis. Pregnancy, labour and lactation.

Special Precautions :

Chronic pulmonary insufficiency, chronic renal or hepatic disease. The elderly. Judgement and dexterity may be impaired, patients should be warned of these effects. Do not use alone to treat depression or anxiety associated with depression. In psychological adjustment may be impaired. Avoid long-term use; withdraw gradually.

Interactions :

Alcohol and other CNS depressants, anticonvulsants, narcotic analgesics, cimetidine, rifampicin.

Adverse Reactions :

Drowsiness, light-headedness, muscle weakness, ataxia, confusion, vertigo, GI upset, hypotension, visual disturbances, skin rashes, impaired alertness and dexterity. Urinary retention, changes in libido. Rarely blood disorders and jaundice. Abnormal psychological reactions, Risk of dependence increases the higher the dose and the longer the treatment.

Manufacturer :

Roche

Drug Availability :

(POM)

Drug Updated :

27 March 2009

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