Librium (Chlordiazepoxide) for Alcohol Withdrawal
The use of medication to manage symptoms of withdrawal from alcohol dependence is frequently necessary. I often get asked what medications Executive Home Detox uses to manage withdrawal symptoms in alcohol detoxification. In general, most prescribing physicians and nurse practitioners use a benzodiazepine to manage withdrawal symptoms.
The use of medication to manage symptoms of withdrawal from alcohol dependence is frequently necessary. I often get asked what medications Executive Home Detox uses to manage withdrawal symptoms in alcohol detoxification. In general, most prescribing physicians and nurse practitioners use a benzodiazepine to manage withdrawal symptoms.
Chlordiazepoxide, or Librium, is one of the first benzodiazepines created. Librium is a long acting benzodiazepine. It comes only in pill form and in strengths of 10 mg and 25 mg. Many physicians prefer to use Librium for Detox Physician and Detox Team because it is well known to the physician, long acting, and stays in the body for a longer time than other benzodiazepines, thus has the potential to offer longer protection against the risk of seizures and other withdrawal symptoms.
Chlordiazepoxide or Librium should only be used under the supervision of a physician or nurse practitioner. The information in this post is meant for information purposes only.
Chlordiazepoxide or Librium should only be used under the supervision of a physician or nurse practitioner. The information in this post is meant for information purposes only.
Librium, like other benzodiazepines, has the potential for dependence or abuse. The reality is that it is rarely abused and it is prescribed almost solely for short periods of time so dependence does not occur.
Librium is also sedating, and depending on the recipient's liver function, can contribute to a syndrome called delirium. Due to the sedation and delirium, Librium used for alcohol detox is best monitored or supervised by others during the alcohol home detox.
Prior to the start of Librium, the physician will strongly consider ordering lab studies that include Liver Function Tests. Many alcohol dependent clients have a long history of alcohol use and abuse and their Livers may be impaired. Librium is contraindicated in clients with impaired liver function and another benzodiazepine will usually be ordered.
EHD and nurses who work for EHD are very familiar with Librium, it's mode of action, and it's possible side effects.
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