Chlordiazepoxide
ATC Code
N05BA02
Chlordiazepoxide
Definition
A long-acting benzodiazepine with anxiolytic, sedative and hypnotic activity. Chlordiazepoxide exerts its effect by binding to the benzodiazepine site at the gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) receptor-chloride ionophore complex in the central nervous system (CNS). This leads to an increase in the opening of chloride channels, membrane hyperpolarization and increases the inhibitory effect of GABA on the CNS.
Also known as 3H-1,4-Benzodiazepin-2-amine, 7-chloro-N-methyl-5-phenyl, 4-oxide, CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE, Librelease, Libritabs — per NCIT
Also identified as
- ATC N05BA02 per RXNORM
- NCIT NCIT:C47443 per NCIT
- SCTID 372866006 per RXNORM
- SCTID 82746003 per RXNORM
- UNII 6RZ6XEZ3CR per RXNORM
Indications
| Disease | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol withdrawal delirium | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Anxiety disorder | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |