Diazepam 5mg Tablet belongs to Pharmacotherapeutic group called Anxiolytics, benzodiazepine derivatives.
Diazepam is an agonist that binds specifically to benzodiazepine receptors in the brain, thus enhancing the normal transmission of the signal substance GABA. GABA inhibits the transmission of important signal substance, by which means a neuronal inhibition is achieved. The muscle -relaxant effect is mediated via spinal synaptic reflexes.
Diazepam is used to relieve anxiety and provide sedation in severe acute anxiety or agitation and for the management of agitation associated with delirium tremens.
Diazepam is used to relieve acute muscle spasm and tetanus.
Acute convulsions including status epilepticus, also convulsions due to poisoning and febrile convulsions. As an adjunct during endoscopy, in dentistry, surgery, radiology. Cardiac catheterisation, cardioversion, used pre-operatively to relieve anxiety, provide sedation, light anaesthesia and anterograde amnesia.
Each Tablet contains
Diazepam......................... 5mg
As prescribed by physician
Store in a dry place below 30°C.
