What Drug is DZ? Decoding the Common Medical Abbreviations
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Diazepam, a medication often associated with the abbreviation 'DZ' in unofficial contexts, was one of the most frequently prescribed medications in the United States between 1968 and 1982. The ambiguity surrounding abbreviations like 'DZ' can be a source of confusion for patients and poses a significant risk of medication errors if misinterpreted. While most commonly referring to the benzodiazepine Diazepam, it has also appeared in brand names for the heart medication Diltiazem.
