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chlordiazepoxide

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chlor·di·az·e·pox·ide  (klôrd-z-pksd, klr-)
n.
A benzodiazepine drug, C16H14ClN3O, whose hydrochloride is used as an antianxiety drug and in the treatment of chronic alcoholism and alcohol withdrawal.
[chlor(o)- + (benzo)diazep(ine) + oxide.]
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Noun1.chlordiazepoxide - a tranquilizer (trade names Librium and Libritabs) used in the treatment of alcoholism
Libritabs, Librium
benzodiazepine - any of several similar lipophilic amines used as tranquilizers or sedatives or hypnotics or muscle relaxants; chronic use can lead to dependency
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The most commonly used benzodiazepines are alprazolam (Xanax) and diazepam (Valium), followed by chlordiazepoxide (Librium, Librax, Libritabs).
Medications by Pamphlet by: National Institute of Mental Health
Generic Trade Name Daily Dose Flurazepam Dalmane 15 mg Chlordiazepoxide Librium 20 mg Chlorazepate Tranxene 15 mg Prazepam Centrax 15 mg Diazepam Valium 5 mg Clonazepam Konopin 1.
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Cimetidine lengthens the half-life of the antianxiety medications clorazepate, chlordiazepoxide and diazepam to a greater degree than does ranitidine.
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