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Diazepam Valium

Trade names of some benzodiazepines are Ativan (lorazepam), Dalmane (flurazepam), Halcion (triazolam), Klonopin (clonazepam). Librium (chlordiazepoxide), Restoril (temazepam), Serax (oxazepam). Valium (diazepam). Versed (midazolam), and Xanax (alprazolam). Some street names include benzos, downers, and goofballs. The date rape drug Rohypnol (flunitrazepam) has its own group of names, including forget-me pill, Mexican valium, mind erasers, R2, roches, roofies, rope, and rophies (Figure 7.2). Except for Rohypnol , which cannot be sold in the United States, the benzodiazepines are listed as Schedule IV drugs. [Pg.78]

Valium (diazepam) is a substituted benzodiazepine made by a series of reactions, one of which involves cyclization. [Pg.539]

Can you find stress relief in a pill Certainly there are several prescription drugs such as Valium (diazepam) your doctor could suggest. But all come with a variety of potential side effects, the least of which would be drowsiness. You want to relax, not collapse I m happy to say that once again there is a completely natural alternative that I ve used myself with great satisfaction. [Pg.105]

Valium Diazepam Roche Propylene glycol 40% Ethanol 10% IM, IV... [Pg.813]

Benzodiazepines. After the first phase of the launch of heterocyclic sedative-hypnotics, as exemplified by glutethimide and methyprylone, most significant milestones were reached by Roche. In 1960, Roche launched Librium (chlordiazepoxide)and in 1963, Valium (diazepam). These two compounds were the first two 1,4-benzodiazepine class compounds launched in the world. Subsequently a number of companies launched several other 1,4-benzodiazepines for a number of indications (sedative-hypnotic, anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, and muscle relaxant). [Pg.235]

Benzodiazepines A class of drugs that is most commonly used both for anxiety (nervousness) and as a sedative (generally used to treat sleep problems). When used in the treatment of anxiety, many counselors warn that the medication may create a type of euphoria or false sense of progress that can impede improvement. It is always a good idea to ask the client to contract for services prior to starting this class of medications. Benzodiazepine medications are used to decrease anxiety, panic and night terrors for example Ativan (lorazepam), Clonopin (clonazepam). Librium (chlor-diazepoxide). Valium (diazepam), and Xanax (alprazolam). The benzodiazepine that is generally used to treat sleep problems is Dalmane (flurazepam). [Pg.296]

Figure 6.15 Three CNS drugs, examples of activity at multiple receptors. Left to right Valium (diazepam), Clozaril (clozapine), and Zyprexa (olanzapine). Figure 6.15 Three CNS drugs, examples of activity at multiple receptors. Left to right Valium (diazepam), Clozaril (clozapine), and Zyprexa (olanzapine).
Valium (diazepam) tablet (oral administration) and intramuscular (innovator products administered via two different extravascular routes)... [Pg.129]

The second major class of depressants is the benzodiazepines. The familiar tranquilizers Librium (chlordiazepoxide) and Valium (diazepam) are members of this group. Both the barbiturates and the benzodiazepines... [Pg.442]

Valium (diazepam) is a widely prescribed tranquilizer. Chlordiazepoxide is a closely related compound. Phenobarbital (also see the model) is used to control epileptic seizures and as a sedative for insomnia and relief of anxiety. [Pg.907]


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