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Librium 10 mg Tablet 15's
About Librium 10 mg Tablet 15's
Librium 10 mg Tablet 15's belongs to a group of medicines called benzodiazepine anxiolytics indicated for the management of anxiety disorders. Additionally, Librium 10 mg Tablet 15's is used for the short-term relief of muscle spasms, symptoms of alcohol withdrawal, anxiety-causing insomnia or distress, and anxiety occurring with mental health problems.
Librium 10 mg Tablet 15's contains ‘Chlordiazepoxide’, which works by increasing the action of a chemical messenger called GABA. This helps suppress the excessive and abnormal activity of the nerve cells in the brain. Thereby, Librium 10 mg Tablet 15's helps in treating anxiety.
You are advised to take Librium 10 mg Tablet 15's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as drowsiness, light-headedness, dizziness, sedation, slurred speech, lack of coordination, ataxia (unsteadiness and clumsiness), difficulty in controlling movements, and dependence. You are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.
Avoid taking Librium 10 mg Tablet 15's if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy, as it may harm the fetus. Librium 10 mg Tablet 15's may pass into breastmilk, so avoid taking Librium 10 mg Tablet 15's if you are breastfeeding. Avoiding or handling machinery as Librium 10 mg Tablet 15's may cause drowsiness, impaired concentration, blurred vision, and impaired muscular function. Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking Librium 10 mg Tablet 15's as it may cause increased drowsiness. Librium 10 mg Tablet 15's should not be given to children as safety and effectiveness were not established.
Uses of Librium 10 mg Tablet 15's
Medicinal Benefits
Librium 10 mg Tablet 15's belongs to a group of medicines called benzodiazepine anxiolytics. Librium 10 mg Tablet 15's is indicated for the management of anxiety disorders. Additionally, Librium 10 mg Tablet 15's is used for the short-term relief of muscle spasms, symptoms of alcohol withdrawal, anxiety-causing insomnia or distress, and anxiety occurring with mental health problems. Librium 10 mg Tablet 15's works by increasing the action of a chemical messenger called GABA. This helps suppress the excessive and abnormal activity of the nerve cells in the brain. Thereby, Librium 10 mg Tablet 15's helps in treating anxiety.
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Side Effects of Librium 10 mg Tablet 15's
Drug Warnings
Do not take Librium 10 mg Tablet 15's if you are allergic to any of its contents; if you have reduced blood flow to the lungs, breathing problems, obsessional stress, hallucinations, delusions, sleep apnoea (stopping breathing while asleep), severe liver disorder, myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), spinal or cerebral ataxia. Inform your doctor if you have long-term lung, kidney or liver disorder, schizophrenia, mania, history of drug abuse or alcoholism. Librium 10 mg Tablet 15's may be habit-forming, so inform your doctor if you have a history of drug addiction or abuse. Keep your doctor informed about all the medicines you are taking, including prescription, non-prescription medicines and herbal supplements. Please do not stop taking Librium 10 mg Tablet 15's on your own as it might cause withdrawal symptoms. Avoid taking Librium 10 mg Tablet 15's if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy as it may cause harm the fetus. Librium 10 mg Tablet 15's may pass into breastmilk, so avoid taking Librium 10 mg Tablet 15's if you are breastfeeding.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions: Librium 10 mg Tablet 15's may interact with pain killers (carisoprodol, hydrocodone, methadone, codeine, morphine), sedative-hypnotic (zolpidem), benzodiazepine (alprazolam, clonazepam, diazepam), anti-hypertensive (metoprolol), anti-depressants (amitriptyline, citalopram, escitalopram, duloxetine), anti-histamine (hydroxyzine), anti-epileptic (phenytoin, phenobarbitone), anti-TB (rifampicin), antacid (cimetidine, omeprazole, disulfiram), muscle relaxant (baclofen), cardiac glycosides (digoxin), vasodilators (hydralazine, minoxidil), blood thinner (warfarin), and diuretic medication (furosemide).
Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking Librium 10 mg Tablet 15's as it may cause increased drowsiness.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have acute alcoholic intoxication, closed-angle glaucoma, drug dependence, respiratory depression, seizures/fits, prolonged hypotension (low blood pressure), depression, obesity, porphyria, liver or kidney disease.
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Please do not stop taking Librium 10 mg Tablet 15's on your own as it might cause withdrawal symptoms.
Disease/Condition Glossary
Anxiety: It is a mental health disorder characterized by feelings of anxiety, worry or fear that are strong enough to interfere with one’s daily activities. Anxiety is the body’s natural response to stress, in which the feeling of fear may be intense and debilitating. It is the most common form of emotional disorder and can affect anyone at any age. Anxiety may cause a panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder. The exact cause of anxiety is unknown, but it might be due to genetic or environmental factors. Symptoms of anxiety include rapid breathing, increased heart rate, restlessness, trouble concentrating, and difficulty falling asleep.