Chlordiazepoxide

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Overview:

Chlordiazepoxide
(when available)

Pharmacology and use:
Chlordiazepoxide has antianxiety, sedative, appetite-stimulating and weak analgesic actions. The precise mechanism of action is not known. The drug blocks EEG arousal from stimulation of the brain stem reticular formation. The drug has been studied extensively in many species of animals and these studies are suggestive of action on the limbic system of the brain, which recent evidence indicates is involved in emotional responses. Hostile monkeys were made tame by oral drug doses which did not cause sedation. Chlordiazepoxide revealed a "taming" action with the elimination of fear and aggression. The taming effect of chlordiazepoxide was further demonstrated in rats made vicious by lesions in the septal area of the brain. The drug dosage which effectively blocked the vicious reaction was well below the dose which caused sedation in these animals. For the management of anxiety disorders or for the short-term relief of symptoms of anxiety, withdrawal symptoms of acute alcoholism, and preoperative apprehension and anxiety.

Mechanism Of Action:
Chlordiazepoxide binds to stereospecific benzodiazepine (BZD) binding sites on GABA (A) receptor complexes at several sites within the central nervous system, including the limbic system and reticular formation. BZDs enhance GABA-mediated chloride influx through GABA receptor channels, causing membrane hyperpolarization. The net neuro-inhibitory effects result in the observed sedative, hypnotic, anxiolytic, and muscle relaxant properties.

News Articles on Chlordiazepoxide

Carrier bag of 'dangerous' drugs left on Chester bus  -  Sep 4, 2008
This included 140 5mg diazepan tablets, 84 10ml temazepan tablets, 56 5mg procyclidine tablets, 28 cetirizine tablets and 18 chlordiazepoxide capsules. Chester Standard,

Older People in Danger from Common Drugs  -  Aug 28, 2008
Both chlordiazepoxide (Librium) and diazepam (Valium) can cause confusion, depression, incontinence and dependence. A possible alternative could be NewsMax.com,

Lynn mom-son drug dealers busted in house of squalor  -  Aug 28, 2008
When police searched the home Tuesday, they allegedly found five Chlordiazepoxide pills and 23 Suboxone pills in addition to the "deplorable" conditions, The Daily Item of Lynn,

Benzodiazepines-Dangerous Drug Addiction  -  Jul 26, 2008
These benzodiazepines include alprazolam (Xanax®), chlordiazepoxide (Librium®), clorazepate (Tranxene®), diazepam (Valium®), halazepam (Paxipam®), TransWorldNews (press release),

Benzos- Dangerous Facts  -  Jul 14, 2008
Sold as Xanax (alprazolam), Librium (chlordiazepoxide), Valium (diazepam), and Ativan (lorazepam), these slow down the central nervous system. TransWorldNews (press release),

Theil's 'awyer won't discuss strategy  -  May 28, 2008
Alprazolam belongs to a family of medications, known as benzodiazepines, that includes diazepam (Valium) and chlordiazepoxide (Librium). Appleton Post Crescent,

Three suspected in Marlborough drug ring arraigned  -  May 19, 2008
Chlordiazepoxide HCI and fluoxetine HCI are the active ingredients in Librium and Prozac, respectively. Chlordiazepoxide is used to control the symptoms of MetroWest Daily News,

Theil's 'awyer won't discuss strategy  -  May 28, 2008
Alprazolam belongs to a family of medications, known as benzodiazepines, that includes diazepam (Valium) and chlordiazepoxide (Librium). Appleton Post Crescent,

Drugs sold out of Hudson business  -  May 17, 2008
...and were found to contain several illicit drugs, including diazepam, Chlordiazepoxide, flouxetin (generic Prozac), and furosemide, according to police. MetroWest Daily News,

The Loss of Serendipity in Psychopharmacology  -  Mar 4, 2008
...and included lithium, lysergic acid diethylamide, chlorpromazine, iproniazid, reserpine, imipramine, chlordiazepoxide, haloperidol, and clozapine. Journal of American Medical Association (subscription),

Drug Abuse - Causes and Symptoms  -  Feb 22, 2008
...tranquilizers such as diazepam (Valium), alprazolam (Xanax), oxazepam (Serax), lorazepam (Ativan), clonazepam (Klonopin) and chlordiazepoxide (Librium). American Chronicle,

Anxiety and aging  -  Jan 21, 2008
These don't linger in the body as long as long-acting ones such as diazepam (Valium), clonazepam (Klonopin), or chlordiazepoxide (Librium). Gather.com,

Combination drugs: Driven by science or commerce?  -  Nov 12, 2007
...drugs include IBS drug dicyclomine with anti-ulcer drug ranitidine; drug dicyclomine with painkiller paracetamol and anxiety drug chlordiazepoxide. Hindu Business Line,

Lethal mixture of prescription drugs killed ex-pro wrestler Adams  -  Sep 28, 2007
...is often used like methadone in the treatment of painkiller addiction; carisoprodol, a muscle relaxant; and sedatives chlordiazepoxide and alprazolam. MSNBC

Painkillers, somas killed ex-wrestler  -  Sep 28, 2007
Toxicology tests on Adams revealed a combination of buprenorphine (an an opiate-based painkiller), carisorpdol (somas), chlordiazepoxide and alprazolam (an The Phanatic,

Autopsy results in for wrestler Brian Adams  -  Sep 28, 2007
Adams came back with a lethal combination of buprenorphine (an analgesic), carisorpdol (somas), chlordiazepoxide and alprazolam (an anti-anxiety medication) Bucyrus Telegraph Forum,

BRIAN ADAMS' CAUSE OF DEATH ANNOUNCED  -  Sep 28, 2007
...painkiller that is used in the treatment of painkiller addiction, carisoprodol (muscle relaxer) and sedatives chlordiazepoxide and alprazolam. Pro Wrestling Insider,

The "Crush" pro wrestler's cause of death is  -  Sep 28, 2007
Dr. Leszek Chrostowski says Adams had a lethal combination of buprenorphine which is an opiod analgesic, carisoprodol a muscle relaxer and chlordiazepoxide ABC Action News,

Drug mixture killed wrestler  -  Sep 28, 2007
The tests show a lethal combination of buprenorphine (an opiod analgesic), carisoprodol (a muscle relaxant) and chlordiazepoxide and alprazolam MyFox Tampa Bay,

The Custom Made News Report 09.30.07  -  Sep 29, 2007
...were in his system: buprenorphine (a painkiller), carisoprodal (a muscle relaxer), chlordiazepoxide (a sedative), and alprazolam (another sedative). 411mania.com,

Book details scandalous activities of gay wrestling promoter  -  Sep 29, 2007
...an opiate-based painkiller that is used in the treatment of painkiller addiction, carisoprodol (somas), and sedatives chlordiazepoxide and alprazolam. Charleston Post Courier,

Mortality Risk in Patients With Dementia Treated With ...  -  Sep 26, 2007
...felbamate, lamotrigine, valproic acid, valproate, and divalproex), and anxiolytics/hypnotics (alprazolam, chlordiazepoxide, clonazepam, chlorazepate, Am J Psychiatry (subscription)

Makers of Brazilian Miracle Diet Pills Arrested in Brazil  -  Sep 19, 2007
Besides, it was also found the active ingredients of Librium and Prozac: Chlordiazepoxide HCl and Fluoxetine HCl, respectively. Brazzil Magazine,

Photosensitive medicines listed  -  Aug 23, 2007
Anti-anxiety/sleeping agents: alprazolam (Xanax); chlordiazepoxide (Librium); eszopiclone (Lunesta); zaleplon (Sonata); zolpidem (Ambien). Biloxi Sun Herald,

Man charged with reckless homicide in death of man pinned under ...  -  Jul 26, 2007
Journal Times,They also found a prescription bottle for chlordiazepoxide in the van. The medication is used to relieve anxiety and control agitation caused by alcohol

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`Natural' products scorned by experts  -  May 21, 2007
Toronto Star,...active ingredient in Prozac), the controlled substance chlordiazepoxide HCI (an active ingredient in Librax) and the controlled substance Fenproporex.

2 earlier immigrant deaths join 3 homicides in creating doubts  -  May 17, 2007
White Plains Journal News,His official cause of death was drowning and "acute ethanol and chlordiazepoxide intoxication." Though no foul play was suspected, the Westchester medical

Antidepressants linked to suicide risk in young adults  -  May 5, 2007
Food Consumer,...fluvoxamine maleate, Lexapro (escitalopram hydrobromide), Limbitrol (chlordiazepoxide/amitriptyline), Ludiomil (maprotiline), Marplan (isocarboxazid),

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Finally, An Unbiased Drug Source Has Arrived  -  Apr 5, 2007
Evening Bulletin,Sedatives: Barbiturates; benzodizepams, long-acting: chlordiazepoxide (Librium and others), diazepam (Valium, and others), flurazepam (Dalmane, and others);

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Treating Delirium: When the Brain Goes Off Track  Oct 26, 2006
J Am Geriatr Soc. 2003;51:234-239. 10. Yosselson-Superstine S, Lipman AG. Chlordiazepoxide interactions with levodopa. Ann Intern Med. 1982; 96:259-260. 11. ... -Psychiatric Times,

AP: Wellinger Criticized By Boss Before Fatal Crash  Apr 25, 2006
Blood tests also showed the presence of chlordiazepoxide, an anti-anxiety drug, and an antihistamine. Wellinger still was legally drunk the following morning. ... - WDIV





Driver of car that killed man awaits his fate  Mar 8, 2006
Toxicology tests also showed the presence of two sedatives equated with the use of chlordiazepoxide, a drug used to relieve mild anxiety and tension related to ... - San Diego Union Tribune

Health Canada Warning: Brazilian Diet Pills Contain Active ... Feb 22, 2006
...contain the prescription-only pharmaceutical compound fluoxetine HCl (the active ingredient in Prozac), the controlled substance chlordiazepoxide HCl (an ... - Halifax Live,

Health Canada Issues Warning that Two Weight-Loss Products Contain ...  Feb 23, 2006
Pill, and Herbathin, contain the prescription-only compound fluoxetine HCl (the active ingredient in Prozac), the controlled substance chlordiazepoxide HCl (an ... - Newsinferno.com,

FDA Warns Consumers Not to Use Two Brazilian Supplements for ... Feb 8, 2006
They contain chlordiazepoxide HCl (the active ingredient in Librium), and fluoxetine HCl (the active ingredient in Prozac). Chlordiazepoxide ... - Diet Drug Report,

Man won't be charged in mother's death  Feb 24, 2006
Renee Maupin, 51, fell ill Nov. 18 after voluntarily taking an unknown amount of pills, later identified as chlordiazepoxide, a generic anti-anxiety drug. ... - News-Leader.com,

FDA Warns Consumers Not to Use Two Brazilian Supplements for ...  09 Feb 2006
They contain chlordiazepoxide HCl (the active ingredient in Librium), and fluoxetine HCl (the active ingredient in Prozac). Chlordiazepoxide ... - Diet Drug Report

Brief Reports: Patterns of Psychotropic Medication Use by Race ...  Jan 25, 2006
Benzodiazepines included alprazolam, chlordiazepoxide, clorazepate, diaze-pam, flurazepam, lorazepam, oxaze-pam, temazepam, and triazolam. ... - Psychiatric Services (subscription)

FDA warns consumers on Brazilian diet pills  Jan 13, 2006
Their use can lead to serious side effects or injury, the FDA said. The active ingredient in Librium, chlordiazepoxide, can be habit-forming. ... - Miami Herald

Brazilian diet pills elicit warnings  Jan 15, 2006
Their use can lead to serious side effects or injury, the FDA said. The active ingredient in Librium, chlordiazepoxide, can be habit-forming. - Sioux Falls Argus Leader

Time to repay debt to developing nations  Jan 18, 2006
The medications they use in the public service are Chlorpromazine, tricyclics, Haloperidol, diazepam, Chlordiazepoxide and lithium. ... - Irish Medical Times

FDA storm over Brazilian diet pills  Jan 17, 2006
The pills tested by the FDA were found to contain Chlordiazepoxide, a drug used to control anxiety and alcohol withdrawal which may be habit forming ... - NutraIngredients-usa.com

FDA to Block Import of Diet Pills, Warns Public  Jan 16, 2006
The two products contain chlordiazepoxide HCl (the active ingredient in the drug Librium®), which is used to relieve anxiety and control symptoms of alcohol ... - Natural Products Industry Insider

Brand Names/Synonyms:
Chlordiazepoxide is also known by the following brand names and/or synonymsA-Poxide; Abboxide; Apo-Chlordiazepoxide; Balance; CD 2; CDO; CDP; Chloradiazepoxide; Chlordiazachel; Chlordiazepoxid; Chlordiazepoxide; Chlordiazepoxide Base; Chlordiazepoxide Hcl; Chlordiazepoxidum; Chloridazepoxide; Chloridiazepide; Chloridiazepoxide; Chlorodiazepoxide; Chlozepid; Clopoxide; Clordiazepossido; Contol; Control; Decacil; Eden; Elenium; Helogaphen; Ifibrium; Kalmocaps; Librax; Librelease; Librinin; Libritabs; Librium; Limbitrol; Limbitrol Ds; Lygen; Menrium; Mesural; Methaminodiazepoxide; Mildmen; Multum; Napoton; Napton; Novo-Poxide; Psicosan; Radepur; Risolid; Silibrin; Tropium; Viopsicol

Drug Category:
Chlordiazepoxide is categorized under the following by the FDA: Anti-anxiety Agents; Hypnotics and Sedatives; Adjuvants, Anesthesia; Benzodiazepines; GABA Modulators; ATC:N05BA02

Dosage Forms:
CAPSULE (5 mg, 10 mg or 25 mg)

Absorption:
Not Available

Interactions:
Interactions for Chlordiazepoxide: Although clinical studies have not established a cause and effect relationship, physicians should be aware that variable effects an blood coagulation have been reported very rarely in patients receiving oral anticoagulants and chlordiazepoxide. The concomitant use of alcohol or other central nervous system depressants may have an additive effect.



Chemical IUPAC Name:
10-chloro-3-hydroxy-N-methyl-2-phenyl-3,6-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undeca-1,6,8,10-tetraen-5-imine

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