Chlordiazepoxide, trade name Librium, is a sedative and hypnotic medication of the benzodiazepine class.Chlordiazepoxide has a medium to long half-life but its active metabolite has a very long half-life. The drug has amnestic, anticonvulsant, anxiolytic, hypnotic and skeletal muscle relaxant properties.
Chlordiazepoxide is indicated for the short-term (2–4 weeks) treatment of anxiety that is severe and disabling or subjecting the person to unacceptable distress. It is also indicated as a treatment for the management of acute alcohol withdrawal syndrome. When combined with Amitriptyline (known as Limbitrol), it can be used to treat new daily persistent headache disorder.
Side effects:
· Myasthenia gravis
· Acute intoxication with alcohol, narcotics, or other psychoactive substances
· Ataxia
· Severe hypoventilation
· Acute narrow-angle glaucoma
· Severe liver deficiencies (hepatitis and liver cirrhosis decrease elimination by a factor of 2)
· Severe sleep apnea
Packaging details:
Packaging details: |
25kg/drum with double plastic bags inside; packed in a cardboard drum or fiber HDPE drum. |
Storage: |
Stored in a clean, cool, dry area; keep away from moisture and strong, direct light/heat |
Shelf Life: |
5 years if sealed and store away from direct sun light. |