Diazepam Definition

dī-ăzə-păm
noun
A tranquilizer, C16H13ClN2O, that relaxes muscles and prevents or inhibits convulsions.
Webster's New World

(pharmacology) A minor tranquillizer with sedative effects, taken to reduce anxiety.

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Other Word Forms of Diazepam

Noun

Singular:
diazepam
Plural:
diazepams

Origin of Diazepam

  • diazep(ine) seven-member ring containing two nitrogens benzodiazepine -am chemical suffix (ultimately from ammonium)

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From (benzo)diazep(ine) + -am of unknown origin.

    From Wiktionary

Diazepam Sentence Examples

  • There is no indication for prescribing two benzodiazepines rather than diazepam alone.

  • No other member of Mrs X's household had been prescribed diazepam.

  • Throughout his childhood he was prescribed sedating medications, including diazepam (Valium ).

  • I found him almost out for the count having taken diazepam.

  • What & how to use - Use only diazepam - Maintenance vs reduction - reducing more Any advantages with maintenance?

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Words Starting With

DDIDIA

Words Ending With

MAMPAM

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diazepam

Words Starting With D and Ending With M

Starts With D & Ends With MStarts With DI & Ends With MStarts With D & Ends With AM

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8 Letter Words8 Letter Words Starting With D8 Letter Words Ending With M