Definition of chlordiazepoxide in English:
chlordiazepoxide
noun ˌklɔːdʌɪazɪˈpɒksʌɪdˌklôrdīˌazəˈpäkˌsīd
mass nounMedicine A tranquillizer of the benzodiazepine group, used chiefly to treat anxiety and alcoholism.
Also called Librium (a trademark)
Example sentencesExamples
- The long elimination half-life benzodiazepines included diazepam, chlordiazepoxide, clorazepate and flurazepam.
- Psychotropic drugs on the Beers list were the most commonly prescribed drugs of concern, including amitriptyline, chlordiazepoxide, diazepam and doxepin.
- The group of drugs known as benzodiazepines includes alprazolam, chlordiazepoxide, diazepam, and lorazepam (Ativan).
- Generally, a longer-acting benzodiazepine such as chlordiazepoxide is used, and the initial dosage is titrated downward according to blood pressure elevation, pulse rate, temperature and psychotic symptoms.
- Long-acting benzodiazepines such as chlordiazepoxide and diazepam are preferred because they are the most effective in preventing alcohol withdrawal seizures and delirium.
Origin
1960s: from chlor- + diazo + epoxide.