Diazepam: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan

Diazepam is a benzodiazepine. It is a prescription medicine used for anxiety, muscle spasm, alcohol withdrawal and seizures. In Pakistan it is available as tablets and injections, made by 9 different manufacturers. On this page you can read how it works, its common side effects and precautions, and compare the brands and prices available at Medimart.

How Diazepam works

Diazepam enhances the effect of GABA, the brain's main calming chemical messenger. This slows nerve activity in the brain and spinal cord, which reduces anxiety, relaxes tense muscles and helps stop seizures. It stays in the body for a long time, so its effects can carry over into the next day.

What is Diazepam used for?

• Anxiety
• Muscle spasm
• Alcohol withdrawal
• Seizures

Diazepam is used for short-term relief of severe anxiety and to ease muscle spasms, including those from back problems or conditions such as cerebral palsy and multiple sclerosis. It is used in a supervised setting to manage alcohol withdrawal, and to stop prolonged or repeated seizures. Doctors may also give it to help people relax before some medical or dental procedures.

Side effects of Diazepam

Drowsiness and slowed reactions are common with Diazepam. Other side effects include:

• Drowsiness
• Unsteadiness or poor coordination
• Forgetfulness
• Muscle weakness
• Tiredness

Get urgent help for slow or shallow breathing, extreme drowsiness or difficulty waking, or confusion, especially if it has been taken with alcohol or opioids.

Precautions and warnings

• Diazepam is a controlled medicine that can cause dependence; use it only as prescribed and for the shortest time possible.
• Do not stop it suddenly after regular use, as withdrawal can cause anxiety, sleeplessness and fits; your doctor will reduce it gradually.
• Do not drink alcohol or take opioid painkillers or other sedatives with it.
• Do not drive or operate machinery while taking it, and older people should take care to avoid falls.
• Tell your doctor if you have breathing problems, sleep apnoea, myasthenia gravis or liver disease, and avoid it in pregnancy and breastfeeding unless your doctor advises it.

Frequently asked questions about Diazepam

What is the price of Diazepam in Pakistan?

At Medimart, Diazepam products currently in stock range from Rs 3 to Rs 854 per pack, depending on the brand, strength and pack size. The lowest-priced option right now is Apaurin 2mg Tablet at Rs 3. Prices are updated regularly, so the product list on this page always shows the latest price.

Which brands of Diazepam are available in Pakistan?

Diazepam is sold in Pakistan under brand names such as Relaxipam (Epla), Valium (Martin Dow Pharmaceuticals Ltd), Benzopine (Danas), Cerelium (Helix Pharma Ltd), Apaurin (Isis), Kozypam (Lisko), Somnite (PDH) and Diazin (Polyfine), along with 1 more brands listed below.

Do I need a prescription for Diazepam?

Yes. Diazepam is a prescription medicine in Pakistan. Use it only when a doctor has prescribed it, at the dose and for the time they advise.

Can Diazepam be used during pregnancy?

Tell your doctor if you have breathing problems, sleep apnoea, myasthenia gravis or liver disease, and avoid it in pregnancy and breastfeeding unless your doctor advises it.

Are all Diazepam brands the same?

Brands that contain the same amount of Diazepam in the same form are expected to work in the same way, although inactive ingredients, pack sizes and prices differ. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching from one brand to another.

Diazepam brands and prices in Pakistan

Medimart lists 13 products containing Diazepam from different manufacturers. Compare strengths, pack sizes and prices below and order online with cash on delivery.

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