What is Valium 5mg used for?
Valium is a prescription medicine used to treat symptoms of anxiety, muscle spasm, alcohol withdrawal and as a sedative before surgery or to treat seizures. Valium may be used alone or with other medications.
Is diazepam And Valium the same thing?
Valium is a brand name for the drug diazepam, and Xanax is a brand name for the drug alprazolam. Both of these drugs are minor tranquilizers. They work by helping to boost the activity of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA).
How long does Valium take to work 5mg?
Diazepam (Valium) works quickly. Most people feel the effects of the medication within an hour but for some, diazepam (Valium) can work within 15 to 30 minutes. Benzodiazepines cause dizziness and drowsiness.
How often can I take Valium 5 mg?
Adults—10 milligrams (mg) 3 or 4 times for the first 24 hours, then 5 mg 3 to 4 times per day as needed. Older adults—At first, 2 to 2.5 mg 1 or 2 times a day. Your doctor will gradually increase your dose as needed. Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
What is Valium 5mg used to treat?
Valium 5 MG Tablet. Valium 5 MG Tablet is an anticonvulsant and belongs to a group of drugs called benzodiazepine. It is used to treat anxiety disorders, alcohol withdrawal symptoms and muscle spasms. It is sometimes used in combination with other medications to treat seizures.
What are the side effects of Valium 5 mg?
Interaction with Disease Glaucoma Valium 5 MG Tablet is known to increase the fluid pressure inside the eye. It is contraindicated in acute narrow-angle glaucoma which is an eye disorder. Seizures The sudden stop of Valium 5 MG Tablet may cause withdrawal effects and can precipitate seizures.
What is Valium (diazepam)?
Valium ( diazepam) is a benzodiazepine (ben-zoe-dye-AZE-eh-peen). It is thought that diazepam works by enhancing the activity of certain neurotransmitters in the brain. Valium is used to treat anxiety disorders, or alcohol withdrawal symptoms. Valium is sometimes used with other medications to treat muscle spasms and stiffness, or seizures.
What is Apaurin oral solution?
Apaurin Oral solution contains Sorbitol. Patients with rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance should not take this medicine. Apaurin oral solution contains 2.500mg of Propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E216) per 5ml solution and 5.000mg of Methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E218) per 5ml solution.