The generic name of diazepam tablets is diazepam tablets, which are white tablets and are sedative-hypnotics. The chemical name of its main component is 1-methyl-5-phenyl-7-chloro-1,3-dihydro-2H-1,4-benzodiazepine-2-one, and its English name is DIAZEPAM, CAS No. 439-14-5, molecular formula C16H13ClN2O, molecular weight 284.74, specification 2.5mg.
The inventor of Valium is the 95-year-old Croatian chemist Strberg. He came to the United States in 1941 and helped Roche establish a laboratory in Nutley, New Jersey. He discovered that there was a chemical compound that had a very good sedative effect on animals. At that time, he thought that "it has no side effects and only makes people extremely comfortable and relaxed." In 1963, Strberg officially named it Valium, which means "becoming stronger" in Latin. This is Valium, a new sedative drug that relieves mental stress, treats poor sleep quality, eliminates muscle tension and prevents visceral spasms. Compared with previously commonly used treatments such as barbiturates, opiates, alcohol, and herbs, diazepam tablets are safer and more effective.
As soon as Valium was launched in the U.S. market in 1963, it became instantly popular. Especially those women who are facing huge pressure from family and career, are highly exhausted and in desperate need of drugs to relieve tension and fatigue. The period from 1963 to 1982 was the golden age of Valium, which became the most popular drug in the United States. In 1974, doctors across the United States wrote 59.3 million prescriptions for diazepam, accounting for 81% of the U.S. sedative market. By 1978, an estimated 20% of American women were taking Valium for one reason or another. The result is abuse.
Experts point out that diazepam tablets have good anti-anxiety and sedative-hypnotic effects, but continuous use may cause dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue, hallucinations and other adverse reactions. If taken for a long time, dependence may occur. When the drug is stopped, symptoms such as insomnia, anxiety, agitation, and tremor may occur. In severe cases, convulsions, delirium, high fever, etc. may occur, which may even be life-threatening.
The social problems caused by taking Valium tablets increased year by year. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration began to express concern about Valium tablets, and finally required the pharmaceutical company to issue a statement in 1980: "Mental stress due to life stress People who are nervous and worried do not necessarily need to be treated with diazepam.”
In 1981, a medical report also claimed that diazepam may be related to the rapid growth of cancer cells. This made the majority of consumers become wary of the side effects of diazepam, and subsequently, the scope of use of this drug began to generally shrink. In 1999, Valium fell from the top of the list of the most commonly prescribed drugs in the United States to 189th, replaced by the latest drugs such as Prozac, Zoloft, and Paxil.
It is understood that Roche, which produces Valium, announced on January 30, 2002 that it would stop producing Valium. However, since Roche lost its patent rights to Valium many years ago, it is currently Several pharmaceutical companies continue to sell this drug on the market.
Advocates believe that diazepam has brought stable emotions and peaceful sleep to thousands of patients; opponents believe that it makes people dependent on drugs, makes people lose control of their behavior, and makes the entire society Society is more restless and restless.
In a fast-paced society, people need sedative drugs. Sociologists point out that in today’s society, no matter which country you are in, the work pace is very fast and the competition is very fierce. Everyone works twice as hard and faces unemployment. Due to various major changes such as the threat of the epidemic and the instability of the family, in addition to physical fatigue, the spirit is also highly stressed, which over time leads to psychological illness. These problems have led to the widespread use of sedative drugs, including diazepam, across the world.
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I think this is a great invention, but the application of drugs should be cautious, and the side effects of drugs cannot be ignored.