Valium 10mg

Valium® (Diazepam) 10mg – The Gold-Standard Benzodiazepine for Acute Symptom Control

Trusted anxiolytic, muscle relaxant, and anticonvulsant with decades of clinical validation

Premium Therapeutic Benefits

✔ Rapid Anxiety Relief – Noticeable calm within 30 minutes
✔ Extended Duration – Active metabolites provide prolonged effects (up to 48 hours)
✔ Versatile Administration – Oral, IV, IM, or rectal (for seizures)
✔ Muscle Relaxation – Direct action on spinal cord reflexes

Optimal Clinical Uses

- Acute panic attacks (short-term crisis management)
- Muscle spasm relief – Especially back injuries/spinal conditions
- Alcohol withdrawal protocol (CIWA-Ar guideline recommended)
- Pre-procedure sedation (dentistry/endoscopy)
- Seizure emergencies (when IV access unavailable)

Precision Dosing Guide

• Standard Adults: 2-10mg 2-4x daily (max 30mg/day)

• Elderly/Debilitated: 2-5mg 1-2x daily

• Status Epilepticus: 5-10mg IV every 10-15min PRN

• Half-Life: 20-100 hours (including active metabolites)

Exclusive Advantages

→ Proven reliability since 1963 (original benzodiazepine)
→ Smooth taper profile due to long-acting metabolites
→ Flexible formulations – Tablets, injection, rectal gel
→ Cost-effective – Multiple generic options available

Safety-First Features

⚠️ DEA Schedule IV – Requires vigilant prescribing
⚠️ Boxed Warning:

• Risk of fatal respiratory depression with opioids

• Potential for dependence/addiction

• Neonatal withdrawal syndrome

Patient-Specific Considerations

- Best for: Short-term use (<2-4 weeks)
- Avoid in: Severe hepatic impairment, untreated OSA
- Critical Interaction: Opioids, alcohol, CYP3A4 inhibitors
- Discontinuation: Must taper to prevent withdrawal

Identification & Packaging

• Brand Tablets: Blue, scored, “VALIUM 10” imprint

• Generics: Multiple manufacturers (same bioequivalence)

• Hospital Formulations:
  • 5mg/mL injectable vials
  • Diastat® rectal delivery system