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NALT Concept Space
U.S. Department of Agriculture

NALT Core

Concept information

  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. drugs
  3. anticonvulsants
  4. diazepam
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. drugs
  3. anesthetics
  4. diazepam
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. drugs
  3. sedatives
  4. diazepam

Preferred term

diazepam

Type

  • Chemical

Definition

  • Information A drug used as a sedative or tranqualizer in many animal species. It can be used to prevent and treat anxiety and seizures as well as cause muscle relaxation.

    Source: AWIC

    Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

Synonyms

  • valium

In other languages

URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/8804

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