Diazepam is a member of the benzodiazepine family.
Benzodiazepines are sedatives that cause dose-related depression of the central nervous system.
They are useful in treating anxiety, insomnia, seizures, and muscle spasms. Diazepam is used for the short-term relief of symptoms related to anxiety disorders. Diazepam is also used for the treatment of agitation, tremors, delirium, seizures, and hallucinations as a result of alcohol withdrawal. Diazepam is also used for relief of muscle spasms in certain neurological diseases. Diazepam is used to abort active seizures and can be combined with other drugs in treating severe recurrent seizures.