Drug Class Description Long-acting benzodiazepines (anxiolytics).
Generic Name Diazepam - musculo-skeletal disorders
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.
Description Valium: 2mg, white tablet; 5mg, yellow tablet. All scored and marked with tablet strength and ROCHE. Valium Injection: ampoules.
Indications Muscle spasm, cerebral spasticity.
Adult Dosage Orally, 2-60mg daily. Both in divided doses. See data sheet. By intramuscular or intravenous injection, 10mg four hourly. See data sheet.
Child Dosage Orally, 2-40mg daily in divided doses. By injection, see data sheet.
Elderly Dosage Orally, 1-30mg daily. By intramuscular or intravenous injection, 5mg four hourly.
Contra Indications Acute pulmonary insufficiency, respiratory depression, phobic or obsessional states, chronic psychosis.
Special Precautions Chronic pulmonary insufficiency. Renal or hepatic impairment. Pregnancy. Lactation. Avoid long- term use; discontinue gradually.
Interactions Alcohol, CNS depressants, anticonvulsants, inducers or inhibitors of hepatic enzymes.
Adverse Drug Reactions Drowsiness, impaired reactions. Thrombophlebitis at inj. site.
