Diazepam injection can be given intramuscularly, and patients with seizures can be given intramuscular diazepam injection to control seizures, as well as some agitated patients can be given intramuscular diazepam injection. Diazepam is also available as an oral tablet, and the tablet can be used to treat sleep disorders, as well as some patients with seizures can usually take it orally to control seizures. Also, diazepam injection can be administered sedately, and patients can be given continuous sedation for grand mal seizures, but be careful about the drip rate. Diazepam injection belongs to the benzodiazepine class of sedative and tranquilizer, which can play a role in sedating the central nervous system, but also produce inhibition of the respiratory system. If elderly patients have poor heart and lung function it is recommended to reduce the dose and also to monitor the blood oxygen concentration.