Diazepam rectal and Oxymetazoline ophthalmic

• Generic Name: diazepam
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Valium, Diastat, Diastat AcuDial, Diastat Pediatric, Diazepam Intensol, Zetran

Diazepam is a benzodiazepine (ben-zoe-dye-AZE-eh-peen). Diazepam affects chemicals in the brain that may be unbalanced in people with seizures.

Diazepam rectal (for use in the rectum) is used to treat occasionally increased seizures (cluster seizures) in people with epilepsy who also routinely take other anti-convulsants. Diazepam rectal is not for long-term daily use to prevent seizures.

Diazepam rectal may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: oxymetazoline ophthalmic
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Visine LR, Visine Long Lasting, Ocuclear

Oxymetazoline is a vasoconstrictor. It works by narrowing swollen blood vessels in the eyes to reduce eye redness.

Oxymetazoline ophthalmic (for the eyes) is for temporary relief of minor eye redness or discomfort caused by minor irritants.

Oxymetazoline ophthalmic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.