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Brand: Valium, Diastat, Diazepam Intensol, Valrelease
Diazepam is a benzodiazepine medication primarily used to treat anxiety, muscle spasms, seizures, and alcohol withdrawal. It works by enhancing the effect of the neurotransmitter GABA in the brain, leading to a calming effect. Diazepam belongs to the benzodiazepine class and is a central nervous system depressant.
For anxiety, muscle spasms, seizures, and alcohol withdrawal.
Diazepam is a federally controlled substance (C-IV) because it can be abused or lead to dependence. Concomitant use of benzodiazepines and opioids may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death.
Outcome:
Increased sedation, respiratory depression
Mechanism:
Additive CNS depression
Outcome:
Decreased diazepam absorption
Mechanism:
Altered gastrointestinal absorption
Outcome:
Decreased diazepam efficacy
Mechanism:
Pharmacodynamic antagonism
Most likely new formulation: Extended-release diazepam for anxiety (Year 2026, 70% confidence)
Based on current usage trends and patent expirations, the market share of generic diazepam is predicted to increase by 15% within the next 5 years.
Benzodiazepine
Benzodiazepine