diazepam

noun

di·​az·​e·​pam dī-ˈa-zə-ˌpam 

: a tranquilizer C₁₆H₁₃ClN₂O used especially to relieve anxiety and tension and as a muscle relaxant

Examples of diazepam in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Cullman County Coroner’s Office ruled his death accidental, caused by a toxic combination of fentanyl, gabapentin, diazepam, amphetamine, carisoprodol and methocarbamol, according to WBRC. —Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2025

Occasionally taking an anti-anxiety medication like diazepam or alprazolam can be safe and effective, Shahani says. —Angela Haupt, TIME, 18 Feb. 2025

Medical Treatments and Medications In the short term, your healthcare provider may prescribe a benzodiazepine to treat shortness of breath, such as Valium (diazepam), Xanax (alprazolam), or Ativan (lorazepam). —Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 24 Jan. 2025

The Brokeback Mountain star's death was the result of an accidental overdose, with a combination of prescription medications found in his system, including oxycodone, hydrocodone, and diazepam. —Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

benzodiazepine + -am (of unknown origin)

First Known Use

circa 1961, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for diazepam

• clonazepam
• ideogram
• malayalam
• oscillogram
• roentgenogram
• abraham
• anagram
• cablegram
• cofferdam
• dendrogram
• diagram
• diaphragm

Medical Definition

diazepam

noun

di·​az·​e·​pam dī-ˈaz-ə-ˌpam 

: a synthetic tranquilizer C₁₆H₁₃ClN₂O used especially to relieve anxiety and tension and as a muscle relaxant see valium