Ortopsique
Related terms
Brand Names: U.S.:
Diastat?;Diastat? AcuDialT;Diazepam IntensolT;Valium?
Brand Names: Canada:
Apo-Diazepam?;Bio-Diazepam;Diastat?;Diazemuls?;Diazepam Auto Injector;Diazepam Injection USP;Novo-Dipam;PMS-Diazepam;Valium?
Uses
- It is used to calm muscles.
- It is used to stop or control seizures.
- It is used to treat alcohol withdrawal.
- It is used to treat anxiety.
- It is used to treat panic attacks.
- Diazepam works in the brain to ease pain.
- It calms the brain.
Dosing
How to take
- Oral:
- Take this drug with food.
- There is a liquid if you cannot swallow pills.
- Those who have feeding tubes may also use the liquid. Flush the feeding tube before and after this drug is given.
- Mix the liquid with water, juice, soda, applesauce, or pudding before taking it.
- Rectal:
- Follow how to use as you have been told by your doctor or read the package insert.
- Do not use more than 5 times in a month or more than once every 5 days.
- Diastat? AcuDialT: Check to make sure the right dose is locked in. You will see a green ready band.
- Shot:
- It is given as a shot into a muscle or vein.
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