Diazepam action Diazepam (Valium) belongs to a family of medicines called benzodiazepines. A family of drugs means that they work similarly. Mode of diazepam action: All benzodiazepines have hypnotic, muscle relaxant, anxiolytic, and anticonvulsant effect. They act on the central nervous system and brain. Diazepam increases the activity of a … Continue reading Diazepam action