Valtoco
Generic name:diazepam nasal [ dye-AZ-e-pam ]
Drug class:Benzodiazepine anticonvulsants
What is Valtoco?
Valtoco is a benzodiazepine (ben-zoe-dye-AZE-eh-peen) that is used to treat seizure clusters in adults and children at least 6 years old.
Valtoco nasal spray is a prescription medicine used for the short-term treatment of seizure clusters (also known as "acute repetitive seizures") in adults and children at least 6 years old.
Valtoco is a federal controlled substance (C-IV) because it can be abused or lead to dependence. Keep this medicine in a safe place to prevent misuse and abuse. Selling or giving away this medicine may harm others and is against the law. Tell your healthcare provider if you have abused or been dependent on alcohol, prescription drugs, or street drugs.
It is not known if Valtoco is safe and effective in children under 6 years of age.
Warnings
Diazepam can slow or stop your breathing, especially if you have recently used an opioid medication, alcohol, or other drugs that can slow your breathing.MISUSE OF VALTOCO CAN CAUSE ADDICTION, OVERDOSE, OR DEATH. Keep the medication in a place where others cannot get to it.
Do not stop using diazepam without asking your doctor. You may have life-threatening withdrawal symptoms if you stop using the medicine suddenly. Some withdrawal symptoms may last up to 12 months or longer.
Get medical help right away if you stop using Valtoco and have symptoms such as: unusual muscle movements, being more active or talkative, sudden and severe changes in mood or behavior, confusion, hallucinations, seizures, or thoughts about suicide.
Some people have thoughts about suicide while using Valtoco. Tell your doctor right away if you have any sudden changes in mood or behavior, or thoughts about suicide.
Do not use Valtoco nasal spray if you have an eye problem called acute narrow angle glaucoma.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Valtoco if you are allergic to diazepam (Valium), or if you have:
narrow-angle glaucoma.
Valtoco is not approved for use by anyone younger than 6 years old.
To make sure Valtoco is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:
glaucoma;
asthma, emphysema, bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD), or other breathing problems;
liver or kidney disease;
a drug or alcohol addiction; or
depression, a mood disorder, or suicidal thoughts or behavior.
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