Chemical formula: C₁₆H₁₃ClN₂O Molecular mass: 284.74 g/mol PubChem compound: 3016
Diazepam is a psychotropic substance from the class of 1,4-benzodiazepines with marked properties of suppression of tension, agitation and anxiety as well as sedative and hypnotic effects. In addition, diazepam demonstrates muscle relaxant and anticonvulsive properties. It is used in the short-term treatment of anxiety and tension states, as a sedative and premedicant, in the control of muscle spasm and in the management of alcohol withdrawal symptoms.
This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| N05BA01 | Diazepam | N Nervous system → N05 Psycholeptics → N05B Anxiolytics → N05BA Benzodiazepine derivatives |
Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIASTAT Gel | FDA, National Drug Code (US) | MPI, US: SPL/Old | |
| DIAZEPAM Solution for injection | FDA, National Drug Code (US) | MPI, US: SPL/Old | |
| DIAZEPAM Gel | FDA, National Drug Code (US) | MPI, US: SPL/Old | |
| DIAZEPAM Solution for injection | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | MPI, EU: SmPC | |
| DIAZEPAM Uncoated tablets | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | MPI, EU: SmPC | |
| DIAZEPAM Tablet | FDA, National Drug Code (US) | MPI, US: SPL/Old | |
| DIAZEPAM Rectal solution | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | MPI, EU: SmPC |
Diazepam is an active ingredient of these brands:
Brazil (BR)Ecuador (EC)Estonia (EE)Israel (IL)Netherlands (NL)New Zealand (NZ)Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide. |
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