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.
The usual Valium dosage of this anti anxiety medicine is 10 mg, three or four times during the first 24 hours, and then 5 mg. three or four times daily as needed.