Latest prescription information about Chlordiazepoxide. Learn how to pronounce the drug's name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list. We recommend consulting your doctor to verify the information presented on this page or if you need any further clarifications.
Chloradiazepoxide is a benzodiazepine drug used as a sedative. The test monitors the level of chlordiazepoxide in blood and determine its toxic level.
Chlordiazepoxide is an antianxiety agent commonly used in suicide attempts. It is slowly absorbed and may take several hours to reach a peak plasma level.
0.1-3.0 µg/ml (0-10 µmol/L)
>20 µg/ml (>77 µgmol/L)
High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Gas Chromatography (GC).
Overdosage with the benzodiazepines is common but does not cause serious conditions.
Side effects include drowsiness, tiredness, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, constipation, blurred vision, skin rash and irregular menstrual periods. Since it is a habit forming drug, it may lead to addiction and hence should not be used more than the prescribed amount.
Benzodiazepines
Drug Name : Chlordiazepoxide
Indication :
Chloradiazepoxide is a benzodiazepine drug used as a sedative. The test monitors the level of chlordiazepoxide in blood and determine its toxic level.
Physiology :
Chlordiazepoxide is an antianxiety agent commonly used in suicide attempts. It is slowly absorbed and may take several hours to reach a peak plasma level.
Normal Values :
0.1-3.0 µg/ml (0-10 µmol/L)
Critical Values :
>20 µg/ml (>77 µgmol/L)
Test Method :
High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Gas Chromatography (GC).
Interpretation :
Overdosage with the benzodiazepines is common but does not cause serious conditions.
Side effects :
Side effects include drowsiness, tiredness, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, constipation, blurred vision, skin rash and irregular menstrual periods. Since it is a habit forming drug, it may lead to addiction and hence should not be used more than the prescribed amount.
Related Drugs :
Benzodiazepines
