Generic Name
Chlordiazepoxide
Brand Name
Librium and Librax
Class
Antianxiety agents, anxiolytics, and benzodiazepines
Proposed Mechanism(s) of Action
Chlordiazepoxide binds to the GABA-A ligand-gated chloride channel complex and, thereby, enhances the inhibitory effects of GABA.
Indication
Anxiety disorders, symptoms of anxiety, preoperative apprehension and anxiety, and withdrawal from acute alcoholism
Side Effects
Serious
Respiratory depression, kidney dysfunction, and liver disorders (rare)
Common
Sedation, dizziness, depression, forgetfulness, confusion, and hyperexcitability
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Courtney, J.C., Gonzalez, E.A. (2018). Chlordiazepoxide. In: Kreutzer, J.S., DeLuca, J., Caplan, B. (eds) Encyclopedia of Clinical Neuropsychology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-57111-9_1636
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