Chlordiazepoxide Hydrochloride (Oral Route)


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Chlordiazepoxide Hydrochloride (Oral Route)

Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

US Brand Names

  • Librium

Description

Chlordiazepoxide is used to relieve symptoms of anxiety, including nervousness or anxiety that happens before a surgery. It may also be used to treat symptoms of alcohol withdrawal.

Chlordiazepoxide is a benzodiazepine. Benzodiazepines belong to the group of medicines called central nervous system (CNS) depressants, which are medicines that slow down the nervous system.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

This product is available in the following dosage forms:

  • Capsule
  • Tablet
Before Using
DR602783 Portions of this document last updated: Dec. 1, 2012

Source: Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

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