DIAZEPAM vs NITROUS OXIDE, USP

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 21, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. DIAZEPAM and NITROUS OXIDE, USP are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	DIAZEPAM	NITROUS OXIDE, USP
Rating	68/100	New
Pharmacy pays	~$0.87 /30	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	DIAZEPAM	NITROUS OXIDE
Manufacturer	Aurobindo Pharma Ltd	Nitrous Oxide of Canada
Dosage forms	Injectable, Tablet	Gas
Drug class	Benzodiazepine	—
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	None
Half-life	about 48 hours (up to 48 hours), but it varies strongly with age — roughly 20 hours at age 20 and rising by about 1 hour for each year of age	—
Treats	Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium, Muscle Spasticity, Status Epilepticus	Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium, Infarction, Respiratory Distress Syndrome

diazepam nitrous oxide, usp

Rating

68/100

New

Pharmacy pays

~$0.87 /30

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Type

Active ingredient

DIAZEPAM

NITROUS OXIDE

Manufacturer

Aurobindo Pharma Ltd

Nitrous Oxide of Canada

Dosage forms

Injectable, Tablet

Gas

Drug class

Benzodiazepine

—

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 48 hours (up to 48 hours), but it varies strongly with age — roughly 20 hours at age 20 and rising by about 1 hour for each year of age

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Treats

Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium, Muscle Spasticity, Status Epilepticus

Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium, Infarction, Respiratory Distress Syndrome

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Diazepam and Nitrous Oxide, Usp?

Diazepam contains Diazepam, while Nitrous Oxide, Usp contains Nitrous Oxide — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.