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Definitions for chlordiazepoxide
ˌklɔr daɪˌæz əˈpɒk saɪd, ˌkloʊr-chlor·diazepox·ide
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Princeton's WordNet
chlordiazepoxide, Librium, Libritabsnoun
a tranquilizer (trade names Librium and Libritabs) used in the treatment of alcoholism
Wiktionary
chlordiazepoxidenoun
A benzodiazepine derivative used as a sedative drug.
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Chlordiazepoxide
Chlordiazepoxide, trade name Librium among others, is a sedative and hypnotic medication of the benzodiazepine class; it is used to treat anxiety, insomnia and symptoms of withdrawal from alcohol and other drugs. Chlordiazepoxide has a medium to long half-life but its active metabolite has a very long half-life. The drug has amnesic, anticonvulsant, anxiolytic, hypnotic, sedative and skeletal muscle relaxant properties.Chlordiazepoxide was patented in 1958 and approved for medical use in 1960. It was the first benzodiazepine to be synthesized and the discovery of chlordiazepoxide was by pure chance. Chlordiazepoxide and other benzodiazepines were initially accepted with widespread public approval but were followed with widespread public disapproval and recommendations for more restrictive medical guidelines for its use.
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chlordiazepoxide
Chlordiazepoxide is a prescription medication that belongs to a class of drugs known as benzodiazepines. It is commonly used to treat severe anxiety and withdrawal symptoms from alcohol. Chlordiazepoxide works by enhancing the effects of a certain natural chemical in the body (GABA) which has calming effects, leading to reduced feelings of anxiety and muscle spasms. It is also used to treat irritable bowel syndrome.
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Chlordiazepoxide
Chlordiazepoxide, is a sedative/hypnotic drug and benzodiazepine. It's marketed under the trade names Angirex, Elenium, Klopoxid, Libotryp Librax, Libritabs, Librium, Mesural, Multum, Novapam, Risolid, Silibrin, Sonimen and Tropium. Chlordiazepoxide was the first benzodiazepine to be synthesised and the discovery of chlordiazepoxide was by pure chance. Chlordiazepoxide and other benzodiazepines were initially accepted with widespread public approval but were followed with widespread public disapproval and recommendations for more restrictive medical guidelines for its use. Chlordiazepoxide has a medium to long half-life but its active metabolite has a very long half-life. The drug has amnestic, anxiolytic, hypnotic and skeletal muscle relaxant properties.
U.S. National Library of Medicine
Chlordiazepoxide
An anxiolytic benzodiazepine derivative with anticonvulsant, sedative, and amnesic properties. It has also been used in the symptomatic treatment of alcohol withdrawal.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of chlordiazepoxide in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of chlordiazepoxide in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
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- ChlordiazepossideItalian
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