Drugs & Vitamins

Active Ingredients: Diazepam
Other Names: Valium Solution for Injection
Drug Class: Benzodiazepines
Rx Status: Available by prescription only
Generic Available: Yes
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What is/are Valium Solution for Injection? (Back to top)
DIAZEPAM is a benzodiazepine. It is used to treat anxiety and nervousness. It also can help treat alcohol withdrawal, relax muscles, and treat certain types of seizures. This medicine can also be used before surgery and certain procedures. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.

What should I tell my health care providers before I take this medicine? (Back to top)
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

• an alcohol or drug abuse problem
• bipolar disorder, depression, psychosis or other mental health condition
• glaucoma
• kidney disease
• liver disease
• lung or breathing disease
• myasthenia gravis
• Parkinson's disease
• seizures or a history of seizures
• suicidal thoughts
• an unusual or allergic reaction to diazepam, other benzodiazepines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
• pregnant or trying to get pregnant
• breast-feeding

How should I use this medicine? (Back to top)
The medicine is for injection into a muscle or into a vein. It is given by a health care professional in a hospital or clinic setting.

Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. While this medicine may be prescribed for children as young as 1 month of age for selected conditions, precautions do apply.

Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.

Note: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.

What if I miss a dose? (Back to top)
This does not apply.

What may interact with this medicine? (Back to top)

• cimetidine
• grapefruit juice
• herbal or dietary supplements like kava kava, melatonin, St. John's Wort, or valerian
• medicines for anxiety or sleeping problems, like alprazolam, lorazepam, or triazolam
• medicines for depression, mental problems or psychiatric disturbances
• medicines for HIV infection or AIDS
• prescription pain medicines
• rifampin, rifapentine, or rifabutin
• some medicines for seizures like carbamazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin, or primidone

This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care providers a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.

What side effects may I notice from this medicine? (Back to top)
Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:

• allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
• breathing problems
• angry, confused, depressed, other mood changes
• feeling faint or lightheaded, falls
• muscle cramps
• problems with balance, talking, walking
• restlessness
• tremors
• trouble passing urine or change in the amount of urine
• unusually weak or tired

• difficulty sleeping, nightmares
• dizziness, drowsiness, clumsiness, or unsteadiness, a hangover effect
• headache
• nausea, vomiting

This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What should I watch for while using this medicine? (Back to top)
Your condition will be monitored carefully while you are receiving this medicine.

Where should I keep this medicine? (Back to top)
This drug is given in a hospital or clinic and will not be stored at home.

NOTE: This sheet is a summary. It may not cover all possible information. If you have questions about this medicine, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.

Last Updated:June 16, 2007

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