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Brand Name :
Librium
Synonyms :
chlordiazepoxide
Class :
Antianxiety Agents; Anxiolytics, Benzodiazepines
Dosage Forms & Strengths
Capsule
5mg
10mg
25mg
Dosage Forms & Strengths
Capsule
5mg
10mg
25mg
it may enhance the risk of CNS depression when combined with aripiprazole lauroxil
it decreases the efficacy of antianxiety agents
it may diminish the excretion rate when combined with benzodiazepines, resulting in an enhanced serum level
it may diminish the excretion rate when combined with benzodiazepines, resulting in an enhanced serum level
it may diminish the excretion rate when combined with benzodiazepines, resulting in an enhanced serum level
it may diminish the excretion rate when combined with benzodiazepines, resulting in an enhanced serum level
it may diminish the excretion rate when combined with benzodiazepines, resulting in an enhanced serum level
Adverse drug reactions
Frequency Defined
>10%
Memory impairment
Menstrual disorders
Xerostomia
Ataxia
Drowsiness
Sedation
Salivation decreased
Increased/decreased appetite
Muscle weakness
Weight gain/loss
Micturition difficulties
Rash
Decreased libido
1-10%
Akathisia
Dermatitis
Incontinence
Rigidity
Confusion
Dizziness
Disinhibition
Sexual dysfunction
Tremor
Hypotension
Salivation increased
Pregnancy warnings:
US FDA pregnancy category: Not assigned
Lactation:
Excreted into human milk is known
Pregnancy Categories:
Category A: Satisfactory and well-controlled studies show no risk to the fetus in the first or later trimester.
Category B: No evidence shown of risk to the fetus found in animal reproduction studies, and there are not enough studies on pregnant women
Category C: Adverse effects on the fetus found with evidence in animal reproduction studies and no adequate evidence for a result in humans must take care of potential risks in pregnant women
Category D: adequate data available with sufficient evidence of human fetal risk from various platforms, but despite the potential risk, and used only in emergency cases for potential benefits.
Category X: Drugs listed in this category outweigh the risks over benefits. Hence these categories of drugs need to be avoided by pregnant women.
Category N: There is no data available for the drug under this category
Patient Information Leaflet
Generic Name: chlordiazepoxide
Why do we use chlordiazepoxide?
chlordiazepoxide is a Benzodiazepine used to treat Anxiety