Chlordiazepoxide: Difference between revisions
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==Special Populations== | ==Special Populations== | ||
*[[Drug Ratings in Pregnancy|Pregnancy Rating]]: | *[[Drug Ratings in Pregnancy|Pregnancy Rating]]: Category D | ||
*Lactation: | *Lactation: Enters breast milk, not recommended | ||
*Renal Dosing | *Renal Dosing: CrCl < 10 cc/min : 1/2 normal dose | ||
*Hepatic Dosing: No specific guidelines. Use caution as hepatically metabolized | |||
*Hepatic Dosing | |||
==Contraindications== | ==Contraindications== | ||
Revision as of 18:22, 26 May 2015
General
- Type: Benzodiazepines
- Dosage Forms: 5,10, 25 mg tab
- Common Trade Names: Librium
Adult Dosing
- EtOH withdrawal
- Example taper:
- Day 1: 50 mg q6h
- Day 2: 25 mg q6h
- Day 3: 25 mg q12h
- Day 4: 25 mg at night
- Max 300 mg per 24 hours
- Example taper:
Pediatric Dosing
- N/A
Special Populations
- Pregnancy Rating: Category D
- Lactation: Enters breast milk, not recommended
- Renal Dosing: CrCl < 10 cc/min : 1/2 normal dose
- Hepatic Dosing: No specific guidelines. Use caution as hepatically metabolized
Contraindications
- Allergy to class/drug
Adverse Reactions
Serious
Common
Pharmacology
- Half-life:
- Metabolism:
- Excretion:
- Mechanism of Action: