Chlordiazepoxide (Noun)
Meaning
A tranquilizer (trade names Librium and Libritabs) used in the treatment of alcoholism.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed chlordiazepoxide to help manage the patient's withdrawal symptoms from alcohol.
- Chlordiazepoxide was the first benzodiazepine to be approved for use in the United States for treating anxiety and was also used for managing acute alcohol withdrawal.
- The medication chlordiazepoxide can help alleviate the discomfort of delirium tremens during detox.
- Studies have shown chlordiazepoxide to be effective in reducing anxiety and managing alcohol withdrawal in some patients.
- Chlordiazepoxide can be an effective treatment option for treating the symptoms of acute alcohol withdrawal when used under medical supervision.