Librax
Depression, Enterocolitis, Anxiety Disorders + 6 more
Treatment
8 FDA approvals
20 Active Studies for Librax
Treatment for
Depression
What is Librax
Chlordiazepoxide
The Generic name of this drug
Treatment Summary
Chlordiazepoxide is a medication used to treat anxiety, seizures, and symptoms related to alcohol withdrawal. It works by calming the brain and nerves and can also cause memory loss.
Librax
is the brand name
Librax Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Librax
Chlordiazepoxide
1966
112
Approved as Treatment by the FDA
Chlordiazepoxide, otherwise known as Librax, is approved by the FDA for 8 uses like Enterocolitis and Irritable Bowel Syndrome .
Enterocolitis
Used to treat acute Enterocolitis in combination with Clidinium
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Used to treat Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) in combination with Clidinium
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Used to treat Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) in combination with Clidinium
acute Enterocolitis
Used to treat acute Enterocolitis in combination with Clidinium
Depression
Used to treat Depression in combination with Amitriptyline
Peptic Ulcer Disease
Used to treat Peptic Ulcer Disease in combination with Clidinium
Anxiety
Used to treat moderate to severe anxiety in combination with Amitriptyline
moderate to severe symptoms
Used to treat moderate to severe symptoms in combination with Amitriptyline
Effectiveness
How Librax Affects Patients
Chlordiazepoxide is used to reduce anxiety, induce sleep, increase appetite, and provide mild pain relief. It works by blocking the brain's response to stimulation, and has been linked to the limbic system, which is involved in emotion. Tests on monkeys and rats have shown that it can reduce fear and aggression, even at doses that do not cause sedation.
How Librax works in the body
Chlordiazepoxide works by binding to certain receptor sites in the brain. This increases the action of the neurotransmitter GABA which is responsible for calming down nerve activity. As a result, chlordiazepoxide has sedative, hypnotic, anti-anxiety and muscle relaxant properties.
When to interrupt dosage
The measure of Librax hinges upon the diagnosed affliction, including Syndrome, moderate to severe symptoms and Depression. The amount likewise fluctuates as per the technique of delivery featured in the shown table.
Condition
Dosage
Administration
moderate to severe symptoms
, 5.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 25.0 mg
, Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral
Depression
, 5.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 25.0 mg
, Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral
Enterocolitis
, 5.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 25.0 mg
, Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral
Anxiety Disorders
, 5.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 25.0 mg
, Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
, 5.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 25.0 mg
, Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral
Peptic Ulcer Disease
, 5.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 25.0 mg
, Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral
Syndrome
, 5.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 25.0 mg
, Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral
Anxiety
, 5.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 25.0 mg
, Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral
Anxiety
, 5.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 25.0 mg
, Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral
Warnings
There are 20 known major drug interactions with Librax.
Common Librax Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
Azelastine
Major
Chlordiazepoxide may increase the central nervous system depressant (CNS depressant) activities of Azelastine.
Deutetrabenazine
Major
The risk or severity of sedation and somnolence can be increased when Chlordiazepoxide is combined with Deutetrabenazine.
Ethanol
Major
Chlordiazepoxide may increase the central nervous system depressant (CNS depressant) activities of Ethanol.
Methadone
Major
Chlordiazepoxide may increase the central nervous system depressant (CNS depressant) activities of Methadone.
Oliceridine
Major
The risk or severity of hypotension, sedation, death, somnolence, and respiratory depression can be increased when Chlordiazepoxide is combined with Oliceridine.
Librax Toxicity & Overdose Risk
The toxic dose of this drug for rats is 537mg/kg when taken orally. Signs of an overdose include difficulty breathing, muscle weakness, and excessive sleepiness.
Librax Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Librax?
Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Anxiety Disorders
53 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2, Not Applicable, Phase 4, Phase 3, Early Phase 1
Enterocolitis
0 Actively Recruiting
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
5 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 2, Early Phase 1
Syndrome
4 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2, Phase 3, Not Applicable
Peptic Ulcer Disease
0 Actively Recruiting
Anxiety
2 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable
Anxiety
0 Actively Recruiting
Depression
300 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 1, Phase 2, Early Phase 1, Phase 4, Phase 3
moderate to severe symptoms
0 Actively Recruiting
Librax Reviews: What are patients saying about Librax?
5
Patient Review
4/20/2013
Librax for Irritable Colon
5
Patient Review
10/15/2014
Librax for Irritable Colon
5
Patient Review
3/5/2014
Librax for Irritable Colon
5
Patient Review
3/19/2013
Librax for Irritable Colon
5
Patient Review
8/4/2013
Librax for Irritable Colon
5
Patient Review
1/21/2014
Librax for Irritable Colon
5
Patient Review
3/5/2014
Librax for Irritable Colon
5
Patient Review
10/24/2012
Librax for Irritable Colon
5
Patient Review
11/15/2016
Librax for Irritable Colon
5
Patient Review
11/5/2017
Librax for Irritable Colon
5
Patient Review
5/18/2021
Librax for adjunct therapy for irritable bowel syndrome
5
Patient Review
6/9/2022
Librax for Irritable Colon
4
Patient Review
5/6/2015
Librax for Irritable Colon
4
Patient Review
9/28/2014
Librax for Irritable Colon
3.7
Patient Review
1/30/2013
Librax for Irritable Colon
3.3
Patient Review
1/10/2014
Librax for Irritable Colon
3
Patient Review
8/1/2012
Librax for Irritable Colon
Patient Q&A Section about librax
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
What is Librax used for?
"Chlordiazepoxide helps to decrease anxiety and tension.
This medication consists of clidinium and chlordiazepoxide, and is used to treat disorders in the stomach and intestines (such as ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome, bowel infections) in addition to other medications. Clidinium suppresses symptoms of stomach and intestinal cramping, while chlordiazepoxide reduces anxiety and tension."
Answered by AI
Is Librax a sleeping pill?
"This is because it contains the active ingredient chlordiazepoxide which is a type of medicine called a benzodiazepine.
Does Librax 5 mg/2.5 mg make people feel drowsy or sleepy?
Yes, Librax 5 mg/2.5 mg may make you feel drowsy or sleepy."
Answered by AI
Why was Librax taken off the market?
"Valeant Pharmaceuticals has announced a voluntary recall of certain lots of its Librax medication. The recall was initiated due to a stability failure that was discovered during the annual stability program for the product."
Answered by AI
Is Librax used for anxiety?
"The drug Librax is an anticholinergic/antispasmodic drug which works by slowing down the natural movements of the intestines and relaxing the muscles of the stomach and intestines. Chlordiazepoxide, which is also a component of Librax, helps in reducing anxiety by acting on the brain and nerves to produce a calming effect."
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