Chlordiazepoxide was the first benzodiazepine synthesized and is primarily prescribed for anxiety disorders and acute alcohol withdrawal. It has a long half-life and produces long-lasting active metabolites, making it useful for tapering but inappropriate for elderly patients due to accumulation risk. Abrupt discontinuation after prolonged use can cause life-threatening withdrawal including seizures. Always taper gradually under medical supervision.
كلورديازيبوكسيد molecular structure diagram from the DrugsPRO substance library.
Also known as: Seren, Mitran, Librium, Clindex, Tropium, CDP, Chlordiazepoxidum, Chloradiazepoxide, Clopoxide
Classification
Chemical: Benzodiazepine
Psychoactive: Depressant
Tag: Anxiolytic
Tag: GABAergic
Tag: Habit-Forming
Tag: Sedative
Effects
Sedation
Muscle Relaxation
Anxiolytic
Sedative
Dystaxia
Hypnotic
Anxiety Suppression
Amnesia
Thought Deceleration
Motor Control Loss
Emotion Suppression
Delusions Of Sobriety
Disinhibition
Dulled Perception
Routes of Administration
Oral
Dosage
Threshold: 2 mg
Light: 5-10 mg
Common: 10-25 mg
Strong: 25-50 mg
Heavy: 50+ mg
Duration
Onset: 0.5-1 h
Comeup: 0.5-1.5 h
Peak: 1-4 h
Offset: 12-48 h
After Effects: 12-24 h
Total Duration: 12-48 h
Harm Reduction
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Sources
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Chlordiazepoxide: Chlordiazepoxide was the first benzodiazepine synthesized and is primarily prescribed for anxiety disorders and acute alcohol withdrawal. It has a long half-life and produces long-lasting active metabolites, making it useful for tapering but inappropriate for elderly patients due t