Valium 5 MG Tablet

Valium 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. This medication is sometimes used in combination with other medications to treat seizures.

Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding must consult doctor before using this medication. You should also not use this medicine if you are allergic to diazepam or similar drugs, or if you have muscle weakness disorder, severe liver disease, severe breathing problem, etc.

• Anxiety

• Alcohol Withdrawal

• Relieve Muscle Spasm

• Seizure Disorders

• Allergy

• Myasthenia Gravis

• Narrow Angle Glaucoma

• Confusion

• Drowsiness

• Tremor

• Loss Of Appetite

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 3 to 4 days.

• What is the onset of action?

  The peak effect of this medicine can be observed in 30 to 90 minutes for an oral dose.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medicine is not recommended for pregnant women.

• Is it habit forming?

  Habit forming tendency has been reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This medicine is not recommended in breastfeeding women.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Valium 5 MG Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Clampose 5 MG Tablet

  Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd

• Diazewok 5 MG Tablet

  Wockhardt Ltd

• Microdep 5 MG Tablet

  Micro Labs Ltd

• Placidox 5 MG Tablet

  Lupin Ltd

• Zepose 5 MG Tablet

  Cipla Ltd

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you miss a dose of this drug, take the missed dose as soon as you remember.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Consult your doctor in case of overdose.

This drug is a kind of benzodiazepine which acts as a inhibitory neurotransmitter. It increases the conduction of the chloride ions in the neuronal cell membrane. This reduces the arousal of the limbic and cortical systems in the central nervous system.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  Alcohol

  Consumption of alcohol with this medicine is not recommended as it increases the risk of side effects like dizziness, difficulty in concentration. Do not perform activities that require mental alertness like driving or operating machinery.

• Interaction with Medicine

  Medicine

  This drug interacts with Metoclopramide, Azole antifungal agents, Cetirizine, Antihypertensives, etc.

• Interaction with Food

  Grape fruit juice

  Grapefruit juice should be consumed with Valium 5 MG Tablet. Alternatively, you can consume orange juice which does not affect the medicine.

• Interaction with Disease

  Disease

  Do not use this medication if you suffer from Glaucoma or Seizures.