Generic name:diazepam (injection) [ dye-AZ-e-pam ]
Brand names: Valium, Zetran
Drug classes:Benzodiazepine anticonvulsants, Benzodiazepines
What is diazepam?
Diazepam is a benzodiazepine (ben-zoe-dye-AZE-eh-peen) that is used to treat anxiety disorders, alcohol withdrawal symptoms, or muscle spasms. Diazepam injection is also used to treat a seizure emergency called status epilepticus.
Diazepam injection is sometimes used as a sedative to help you relax before having surgery or other medical procedure.
Diazepam may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any you start or stop using. Diazepam can slow or stop your breathing, especially if you have recently used an opioid medication or alcohol.
If you receive diazepam during an emergency, make sure any follow-up doctor knows you received this medicine.
Before taking this medicine
You should not be treated with diazepam if you are allergic to it. You may not be able to receive a diazepam injection if you have glaucoma.
If possible during an emergency, tell your medical caregivers if you've ever had:
glaucoma;
