I-123 MIBG and Valium

• Generic Name: iobenguane I 123
• Dosage Forms: injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution
• Other Brand Names: AdreView

Iobenguane I-123 is in a group of drugs called diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals (RAY dee oh far ma SOO tik als). Iobenguane I-123 is a radioactive agent that allows images of specific organs in the body to be detected by a gamma camera.

Iobenguane I-123 is used to detect certain kinds of tumors.

Iobenguane I-123 is also used in people with congestive heart failure to assess the function of nerves that control the heart muscle. Iobenguane I-123 can detect nerve damage to help identify a patient's risk of death from heart failure.

Iobenguane I-123 may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

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

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

Valium is used to treat anxiety disorders, alcohol withdrawal symptoms, or muscle spasms.

Valium is sometimes used with other medications to treat seizures.