Librium 10 Tablet (benzodiazepine)

Librium 10 Tablet

Manufacturer
Abbott

SALT COMPOSITION
Chlordiazepoxide (10mg)

Product introduction

Librium 10 Tablet belongs to a class of medicines known as benzodiazepine anxiolytics. It is used to treat severe anxiety. It alters brain activity and calms it thereby providing relief.

Librium 10 Tablet may be taken with or without food. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor as it has a high potential of habit-forming.

If you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. This medication mustn't be stopped suddenly without talking to the doctor as it may cause nausea and anxiety.

The most common side effects of this medicine include lightheadedness, drowsiness, sedation, dizziness, fatigue, balance disorder, unsteadiness, and uncoordinated body movements. It may cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. If you have been taking this medicine for a long time then regular monitoring of blood and liver functions may be required.

Uses of Librium Tablet

1. Severe anxiety
2. Alcohol withdrawal

Benefits of Librium Tablet

In Severe anxiety

Librium 10 Tablet gives short-term relief from the symptoms of excessive anxiety and worry. It can also reduce feelings of restlessness, tiredness, difficulty concentrating and feeling irritable. It will therefore help you go about your daily activities more easily and be more productive. Keep taking this medicine even if you feel well. Stopping it suddenly can cause serious problems. So, do not stop taking it without discussing with your doctor.

In Alcohol withdrawal

Librium 10 Tablet helps relieve unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. It takes roughly 30 minutes for a patient to feel the effects of Librium 10 Tablet. It lowers symptoms of anxiety and muscle spasms caused by alcohol withdrawal. When used along with social support and counseling, it helps people recover from alcohol addiction and to avoid having the urge to drink alcohol again.

Side effects of Librium Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them.

Common side effects of Librium

Lightheadedness
Drowsiness
Sedation
Dizziness
Uncoordinated body movements
Fatigue
Unsteadiness
Balance disorder (loss of balance)

How Librium Tablet works

Librium 10 Tablet is a benzodiazepine. 
It works by increasing the action of a chemical messenger (GABA) which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Benzodiazepines Derivative

Habit Forming
Yes

Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS

Action Class
Benzodiazepines

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