Valium 10 mg Tablet

Composition of Valium 10 mg Tablet

Valium 10 mg Tablet contains Diazepam (10mg). It belongs to the Benzodiazepine class of medicines.

Uses of Valium 10 mg Tablet

• Management of anxiety disorders
• short-term relief of severe anxiety symptoms
• muscle spasm/spasticity
• adjunct in acute alcohol withdrawal
• premedication before procedures
• adjunct treatment of acute seizures/status epilepticus (as directed by doctor).

Key benefits

• Relieves severe anxiety symptoms
• Provides calming and sedative effect
• Relaxes muscle spasms
• Helps control acute seizures under medical supervision
• Adjunct in alcohol withdrawal management

How Valium 10 mg Tablet works

Diazepam is a benzodiazepine that enhances the effect of GABA (an inhibitory neurotransmitter) at the GABA-A receptor. This reduces abnormal brain activity, producing anxiolytic, sedative, muscle-relaxant and anticonvulsant effects.

How to take Valium 10 mg Tablet

Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor.

Side effects of Valium 10 mg Tablet

Most side effects of Valium are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Drowsiness
• dizziness
• fatigue
• muscle weakness
• unsteadiness/ataxia
• confusion
• impaired coordination
• blurred vision
• nausea
• constipation

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Valium 10 mg Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Prescription-only benzodiazepine; risk of dependence, tolerance and withdrawal—use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration. Can cause sedation, falls and impaired alertness; avoid driving. Avoid in severe respiratory insufficiency/sleep apnoea, myasthenia gravis, severe hepatic impairment, acute narrow-angle glaucoma. Use caution in elderly, depression/suicidality, substance use disorder, kidney/liver disease. Do not stop suddenly due to withdrawal (anxiety, tremor, seizures).

Do not take Valium if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for people with severe breathing problems, sleep apnoea, or severe liver disease. Not for anyone with a history of dependence, except under specialist supervision.

Interactions with other medicines

Alcohol and other CNS depressants (opioids, sedatives, antihistamines) increase sedation/respiratory depression; opioids carry risk of profound sedation, coma and death. CYP3A4/2C19 inhibitors (ketoconazole, itraconazole, macrolides, cimetidine, fluconazole, omeprazole) may increase levels; inducers (rifampicin, carbamazepine, phenytoin) may reduce effect. Valproate may increase sedation; clozapine may increase respiratory/cardiac risk.

How to store Valium 10 mg Tablet

Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place, protected from light and moisture. Keep out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Valium 10 mg Tablet

Valium 10mg Tablet helps treat short term anxiety. Safety of this medicine is not established for long-term use. Do not use it for more than 4 weeks. The addiction / habit-forming potential of this medicine is very high. Take it only as per the dose and duration advised by your doctor It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid consuming alcohol as it may increase dizziness and drowsiness. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding. Do not stop taking medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as that may lead to nausea, anxiety, agitation, flu-like symptoms, sweating, tremor, and confusion.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

ABBOTT HEALTHCARE LIMITED

Therapeutic class:

Anxiolytic / Sedative-Hypnotic

Drug class:

Benzodiazepine

Chemical class:

1,4- benzodiazepines