Drug Name: | Chlordiazepoxide |
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Drug Class: | Benzodiazepine |
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Mechanism of Action: | - Enhances the activity of GABA, an inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain
- Binds to specific sites on the GABA-A receptor, increasing the opening of chloride channels and hyperpolarizing the neuron
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Use: | - Anxiety disorders
- Alcohol withdrawal
- Insomnia
- Muscle spasms
- Seizure disorders
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Side Effects: | - Drowsiness
- Dizziness
- Confusion
- Ataxia
- Headache
- Nausea
- Constipation
- Dry mouth
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Contraindications: | - Hypersensitivity to benzodiazepines
- Acute narrow-angle glaucoma
- Severe respiratory insufficiency
- Severe hepatic impairment
- Pregnancy and lactation
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Specialty: | - Psychiatry
- Neurology
- Internal Medicine
- Emergency Medicine
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