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Brand: Librium, Risolid, Elenium
Chlordiazepoxide is a benzodiazepine primarily used to treat anxiety and alcohol withdrawal. It works by enhancing the effect of the neurotransmitter GABA in the brain, leading to a calming effect. It belongs to the class of sedative-hypnotics.
For anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, and pre-operative sedation.
Concomitant use of benzodiazepines and opioids may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death.
Outcome:
Respiratory depression, coma, death
Mechanism:
Synergistic CNS depression
Outcome:
Increased digoxin levels
Mechanism:
Displacement of digoxin from plasma proteins
Outcome:
Decreased sedative effects
Mechanism:
CNS stimulant effects
Most likely new formulation: Extended-release capsule for improved patient compliance (Year: 2026, 60% confidence)
Based on declining usage trends and the availability of newer anxiolytics, there is a 20% likelihood of stricter prescribing guidelines being introduced within the next 5 years.
Benzodiazepine
Benzodiazepine