Zetran
Name: Zetran
Zetran Overview
Diazepam is a prescription medication used to treat anxiety, muscle spasms, and seizures. It is also used to treat symptoms of alcohol withdrawal including agitation, tremor, and hallucinations. Diazepam belongs to a group of drugs called benzodiazepines which work by reducing the activity of nerves in the brain.
This medication comes in tablet, liquid (oral), injectable and rectal forms. Oral tablets and liquid may be taken 2 to 4 times daily, with or without food.
Common side effects include drowsiness, tiredness, and weakness. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery until you know how Diazepam affects you.
Zetran Interactions
Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Especially tell your doctor if you take:
- antihistamines
- cimetidine (Tagamet)
- digoxin (Lanoxin)
- disulfiram (Antabuse)
- fluoxetine (Prozac)
- isoniazid (INH, Laniazid, Nydrazid)
- ketoconazole (Nizoral)
- levodopa (Larodopa, Sinemet)
- antidepressant medicines
- medicine for seizures
- medicine for pain
- metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol XL)
- muscle relaxants
- oral contraceptives
- probenecid
- propoxyphene (Darvon)
- propranolol (Inderal)
- ranitidine (Zantac)
- rifampin (Rifadin)
- medicines for sleep
- theophylline (Theo-Dur)
- valproic acid (Depakene)
This is not a complete list of diazepam drug interactions. Talk to your doctor for more information.
Inform MD
Tell your doctor if you are allergic to any ingredient in diazepam.
Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
- seizures (epilepsy)
- lung disease (asthma, emphysema, bronchitis, COPD)
- heart disease
- liver disease
- kidney disease
- glaucoma (open-angle)
- a history of mental illness, depression, or suicidal thoughts or behavior
- a history of alcohol or drug addiction
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Zetran and Lactation
Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. Diazepam is excreted in human breast milk. Breastfeeding is therefore not recommended during diazepam therapy.
Zetran Usage
Oral diazepam (tablets and liquid) can be taken with our without food. Taking it with food may help if it bothers your stomach.
Diazepam concentrate (liquid) comes with a specially marked dropper for measuring the dose. Use only the calibrated dropper provided with this product. Draw into the dropper the amount prescribed for a single dose.
- Then squeeze the dropper contents into a liquid or semi-solid food. It is recommended that the dose be mixed with liquid or semi-solid food such as water, juices, soda or soda-like beverages, applesauce and puddings.
- Stir the liquid or food gently for a few seconds. The entire amount of the mixture, of drug and liquid or drug and food, should be consumed immediately. Do not store for future use.
If you miss a diazepam dose, do not take a double dose unless your doctor advises you to.
Do not abruptly stop taking diazepam without talking to your doctor. Your dosage may be gradually decreased to avoid withdrawal symptoms (anxiousness, sleeplessness, irritability).
Other Requirements
- Store at room temperature 59° to 86°F (15° to 30°C). Protect from light.
- Keep this and all medicines out of the reach of children.