[Therapy of acute lumbovertebral syndromes through optimal muscle relaxation
using diazepam.
Your veterinarian may however
use diazepam administered intravenously to terminate a seizure in an emergency situation.
Not exact matches
Not only is
diazepam a widely prescribed sedative; it is also
used in the treatment of anxiety and epileptic seizures.
As proof of principle, the researchers demonstrate the production of diphenhydramine hydrochloride (common trade name Benadryl ®, often
used to treat allergies), lidocaine hydrochloride (a common local anesthetic and antiarrhythmic drug),
diazepam (commonly known as Valium ®), and fluoxetine hydrochloride (a widely
used antidepressant, e.g. Prozac ®).
Using knockin point mutations in mice, Dr. Rudolph has demonstrated that anxiolytic and sedative actions of benzodiazepines, such as
diazepam (Valium), are mediated by two distinct GABAA receptor subtypes and can thus be targeted separately pharmacologically.
o Amoxicillin (an antibiotic) o Carbamazepine (Tegretol, a drug for controlling seizures or chronic pain) o Celecoxib (Celebrex, an anti-inflammatory pain reliever) o Cephalexin (Keflex, an antibiotic) o
Diazepam (Valium, a tranquilizer) o Diphenoxylate (Lomotil, a drug for diarrhea) o Fentanyl (Duragesic, a narcotic pain reliever) o Furosemide (Lasix, a diuretic
used for fluid retention) o Hydrocodone (a narcotic pain reliever, found in Vicodin) o Lansoprazole (Prevacid, a proton pump inhibitor,
used to reduce stomach acid) o Levofloxacin (Levaquin, an antibiotic) o Metformin (Glucophage, a drug that reduces blood sugar,
used by diabetics) o Phenytoin (Dilantin, a drug for controlling seizures) o Temazepam (Restoril, a sleeping pill) o Topiramate (Topimax, a drug
used for preventing migraine headaches)
Valium (
diazepam) is commonly
used (intravenously, orally or even rectally) to try to stop an active seizure but is... Continue reading →
Valium (
diazepam) is commonly
used (intravenously, orally or even rectally) to try to stop an active seizure but is a fairly short - acting drug and depending on the underlying cause of the seizures may not always be effective.
Benzodiazepine (BZs) is a class of compounds
used in tranquilizers, such as
diazepam and alprazolam.
However, the sedative effects of
diazepam often negate the appetite stimulation and there may be other medications which are more appropriately
used as an appetite stimulant.
Phenobarbital, potassium bromide, and
diazepam are the most commonly
used medications for treating seizures and epilepsy in dogs and cats.
Diazepam should be
used cautiously in aggressive animals as it can sometimes cause a contradictory reaction in which the animal actually becomes more excitable and difficult to manage.
Benzodiazepine medications such as
diazepam (Valium ®) can be
used effectively to control seizures in cats also.
Diazepam (Valium ®) has many
uses in both dogs and cats and is a commonly
used medication.
Diazepam should not be
used in pregnant or nursing females.
If
diazepam needs to be
used in conjunction with these medications, the dosage may need to be altered.
Diazepam is frequently
used in the veterinary hospital as part of the anesthetic protocol as well.
Diazepam (Valium) has many
uses in both dog and cat care.
Drugs like prednisone, alprazolam and
diazepam can be
used to treat the tremors and do wonder to the puppy's health.
Conventional maintenance therapy of phenobarbital, potassium bromide, clorazepate, dilantin or
diazepam was
used alone or in combination for the majority of affected dogs.
house soiling) For
use as a sedative Often
used in combination with other anti-seizure medication For
use as a muscle relaxant May be prescribed in conjunction with behavior modification training Lasts longer than
diazepam What dogs / cats should not take this medication?
Prior to the
use of
diazepam, strong female hormones (progestins) has been the favored treatment.
Diazepam is
used in the detoxification of short acting benzodiazepines and hypnotic substances.
Converting to
diazepam is recommended for individuals
using short acting benzodiazepines, z drugs or substances that do not easily allow for small dose reductions.
Diazepam is also
used for people who are likely to experience difficulty withdrawing due to a high degree of dependency.