1. (Units) Also called: statute mile a unit of length used in the UK, the US, and certain other countries, equal to 1760 yards.
Valium is a benzodiazepine with properties of being a sedative, hypnotic, anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, amnestic and muscle relaxant drug. Valium is generally used to treat short term moderate to severe anxiety or insomnia.
Diazepam is the generic name for Valium, a prescription drug doctors prescribe to treat symptoms of anxiety disorders. Anxiety disorders include generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) , panic disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) .alium is also given to dogs, cats, and other animals to treat anxiety, seizures, or loss of appetite. Additionally, it may be used as a sedative prior to surgery or other veterinary procedures. Valium for dogs and cats should only be used under a veterinarian's guidance.