3961 Hastings Street
Burnaby, BC V5C 2H8
604 291 6666
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Burnaby, BC V5C 2H8
Client Support
Online store always open
There are many uses for this medication since it is effective as an anti-anxiety medication, a muscle relaxant, an appetite stimulant, and a seizure control drug. The injectable form of diazepam is often used in anaesthetic protocols.
It is difficult to sort out the side effects from the desired effects since there are many uses for this drug. Direct supervision of the pet by your veterinarian is essential for success with this medication.
Some animals paradoxically get hyper-excited on diazepam.
Diazepam may have stronger than expected effects if used in conjunction with cimetidine (an antacid), an antibiotic called erythromycin, an antifungal called Ketoconazole, or a heart medication called propranolol.
Diazepam should not be used in conjunction with Amitraz dips for mange, or in conjunction with ivermectin treatments for parasites.
This medication should be stored at room temperature and protected from light.
Discontinuing diazepam therapy abruptly may lead to unpleasant withdrawal symptoms similar to those that occur in humans.
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Hastings Veterinary Hospital is located in Burnaby BC.
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