Valium 5 Tablet 10's
About Valium 5 Tablet 10's
Valium 5 Tablet 10's belongs to a group of medications called Benzodiazepine (BZD), primarily used to treat short-term relief of severe anxiety disorder, muscle spasms and fits (seizures). Besides this, it also reduces alcohol withdrawal symptoms (like sweating or difficulty sleeping etc.). Before undergoing any surgical procedure, Valium 5 Tablet 10's is sometimes given as 'pre-med' to prevent anxiety, fear and worry. An anxiety disorder is a mental condition characterized by feelings of excessive fear or worry that affect an individual's daily activities. High anxiety levels can cause panic attacks, with intense feelings of nervousness, fear, and sudden onset of sweating, hyperventilation, fast heartbeat, and skin flushing.
Valium 5 Tablet 10's contains Diazepam, which works by increasing levels of brain cells (neurons) calming chemical, known as gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), in your brain that helps to relieve anxiety and stop seizures attacks (fits), and relaxation of the tense muscles. Besides this, Valium 5 Tablet 10's relieves temporary insomnia (sleeplessness) due to anxiety disorder. Off-label uses for Valium 5 Tablet 10's include alcohol withdrawal syndrome, insomnia, panic disorder, chemotherapy-associated nausea and vomiting. Valium 5 Tablet 10's is not recommended for mild to moderate anxiety and tension related to day-to-day life.
Valium 5 Tablet 10's should not be used unless prescribed by a doctor. Depending on your medical condition, you are advised to take Valium 5 Tablet 10's for as long as your doctor prescribes it. Sometimes, you may experience certain common side effects, such as daytime drowsiness, light-headedness, unsteadiness, or dizziness. Most of these side effects of Valium 5 Tablet 10's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.
Try not to stop taking Valium 5 Tablet 10's of your own as it may cause withdrawal symptoms. Do not take Valium 5 Tablet 10's if you have any lung disease, muscle weakness (myasthenia gravis), sleeping disorder or difficulty in sleeping (sleep apnoea), severe liver disease, or problem with alcohol or other prescription recreational drugs. Valium 5 Tablet 10's is a habit-forming drug, so there is a risk of dependence on Valium 5 Tablet 10's. So, before stopping Valium 5 Tablet 10's, contact a doctor as it may cause withdrawal symptoms like anxiety, increased heart rate, tremor, or general unwell feeling. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please tell your doctor so that your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Do not drive or operate machinery as Valium 5 Tablet 10's may reduce mental alertness.
Uses of Valium 5 Tablet 10's
Medicinal Benefits
Valium 5 Tablet 10's helps manage anxiety disorder and relieve symptoms of anxiety, acute alcohol withdrawal, and skeletal muscle spasm. When you take Valium 5 Tablet 10's, you will have more chemical messenger (GABA neurotransmitter) in your body. It decreases the feeling of nervousness, stress, and anxiety, which leads to a state of calm and relaxation. Valium 5 Tablet 10's benefits people who struggle with anxiety and worries in daily life. Regular intake of the prescribed dose of Valium 5 Tablet 10's improves social life, your ability and performance at work, and general wellbeing.
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Side Effects of Valium 5 Tablet 10's
Drug Warnings
Taking Valium 5 Tablet 10's with opioid pain killer medicines can cause severe drowsiness, breathing problems, coma, and even death. Valium 5 Tablet 10's should be taken with extreme caution in patients with a history of alcoholism or drug abuse. Do not take Valium 5 Tablet 10's if you have had severe breathing problems, are allergic to Valium 5 Tablet 10's or other related benzodiazepine class, muscle weakness (myasthenia gravis), severe liver problem, breathing problems while sleep (apnoea), breastfeeding, pregnant or planning for pregnancy, and glaucoma (high blood pressure in eyes). Valium 5 Tablet 10's may affect your ability to drive a motor vehicle or operate heavy machinery if taken with alcohol. If you feel excess suicidal thoughts, difficulty in concentration, sleep disturbances (apnoea), dizziness, or sleepiness, let your doctor know about this. A pregnant or nursing mother should consult a doctor before intake as it is a Category D pregnancy medicine. Valium 5 Tablet 10's can be used in patients with open-angle glaucoma but is contraindicated in acute narrow-angle glaucoma. Valium 5 Tablet 10's should not be given for the treatment of psychotic patients. Abrupt withdrawal of Valium 5 Tablet 10's may cause a temporary increase in the frequency and severity of seizures (fit). So, before stopping taking Valium 5 Tablet 10's, discuss with the doctor.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions: Valium 5 Tablet 10's may have interacted with antianxiety or antiepileptic medicines (e.g. carbamazepine, fluvoxamine, phenobarbital, phenytoin, primidone), anti-HIV drugs (e.g. amprenavir, ritonavir), acidity medicine (e.g. cimetidine), pills to treat chronic alcoholism (e.g. disulfiram), antibiotics (e.g. rifampicin), anti-Parkinson’s drug (e.g. levodopa), and asthma drugs (e.g. theophylline). Besides this, central nervous system depressant drugs and opioid analgesics or pain killers should be avoided with Valium 5 Tablet 10's as they may cause life-threatening conditions.
Drug-Food Interactions: Grapefruit, grapefruit juice and caffeine-containing food or drinks should be avoided as they can affect the working of Valium 5 Tablet 10's.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Valium 5 Tablet 10's may interact with disease conditions, including obesity, acute alcohol intoxication, closed-angle glaucoma, drug addiction, kidney/liver disease, respiratory depression, prolonged low blood pressure, muscle disease (myasthenia gravis), and severe seizures (fits).
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Disease/Condition Glossary
High anxiety levels can cause panic attacks, with intense feelings of nervousness, fear, and sudden onset of sweating, hyperventilation, fast heartbeat, and skin flushing. Anxiety disorders are different from feelings of anxiety and feeling nervous, which involve excessive anxiety, fear, or worry. Fear can arise due to stress and emotional response to an immediate threat related to more staying to fight or leaving to escape danger. Fear before getting ready for the surgery is also a part of short-term anxiety. Anxiety disorders can affect an individual’s job performance, school work, and personal relationships.