- Manufacturer : Abbott India Ltd.
- Composition : Diazepam 2mg
- Generally Prescribed For : Anxiety, Acute Alcohol Withdrawal
- Estimated Price : ₹15.20 For 10 Tablets Strip
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Uses of Valium 2mg Tablet
Valium 2mg Tablet is used for the treatment or prevention of the following disease(s):
Anxiety, Acute Alcohol Withdrawal
Side effects of Valium 2mg Tablet
The most common side effects of Valium 2mg Tablet are – Dizziness, Runny or Stuffy Nose, Drowsiness, Dry Mouth, Headache
These side effects can usually occur in patients. However, these are only indicative and not all patients will experience them.
Precautions while using Valium 2mg Tablet
Do not use Valium 2mg Tablet if you are allergic to – Diazepam
If you have heart disease, liver or kidney disease, drug or alcohol addiction, consult your doctor before using Valium 2mg Tablet.
If you are allergic to any medicine or food, consult your doctor before using this medicine.
Use this medicine under the supervision of your doctor.
To avoid an adverse reaction, consult your doctor if you are already taking other medicines.
How Valium 2mg Tablet works
Valium 2mg Tablet contains – Diazepam
Diazepam works by acting on receptors in the brain called GABA receptors. This causes the release of a neurotransmitter called GABA in the brain.
Dosage of Valium 2mg Tablet
The dosage of Valium 2mg Tablet depends on many factors such as the patient age, health, medical condition or history of the patient and many other conditions.
Please use this medicine as prescribed by your doctor.
Overdose of Valium 2mg Tablet
If you forget to take a dose of Valium 2mg Tablet, do not take two doses at the same time, there is a risk of overdose.
If you notice any unusual reaction in your body after taking this medicine, contact your doctor immediately or call your local medical emergency number.
Precautions & Warnings
Alcohol
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Pregnancy
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Breastfeeding
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Driving
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Kidney
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Liver
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Interaction
Drug :- antacids: Altered rate of diazepam absorption.
anticonvulsants: Decreased effectiveness of these drugs.
cimetidine, disulfiram, fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, isoniazid, itraconazole, ketoconazole, metoprolol, omeprazole, oral contraceptives, propoxyphene, propranolol, valproic acid: Decreased diazepam metabolism, increased blood level and risk of adverse effects.
CNS depressants: Increased CNS depression.
digoxin: Increased serum digoxin level and risk of digitalis toxicity.
levodopa: Decreased antidyskinetic effect of levodopa.
phenytoin: Decreased metabolic elimination of phenytoin, increased risk of adverse reactions.
probenecid: Faster onset or more prolonged effects of diazepam.
ranitidine: Delayed elimination and increased blood level of diazepam.
rifampin: Decreased blood diazepam level.
theophyllines: Antagonized sedative effect of diazepam.
Activity :- alcohol use: Increased CNS depression.
