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Diazepam
COMMON & BRAND NAMES
Valium; Diastat; Zetran
EFFECTS CLASSIFICATION
Anxiolytic; Sedative; Benzodiazepine
CHEMICAL NAME
7-chloro-1,3-dihydro-1-methyl-5-phenyl-2H-1,4-benzodiazepin-2-one
DESCRIPTION
Diazepam (valium) is a benzodiazepine anxiolytic used in the treatment of anxiety disorders, seizures, muscle spasms, and alcohol withdrawal. It is one of the best known benzodiazepines.
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