chlordiazepoxide
/ˌklɔrˌdaɪəˌzɛpˈɒksaɪd/
noun
- A medication used to treat anxiety, insomnia, and alcohol withdrawal symptoms; it belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines.
- Chlordiazepoxide is sometimes given to people who are quitting alcohol to prevent withdrawal symptoms.
- The doctor prescribed chlordiazepoxide to help the patient manage severe anxiety.
- Patients taking chlordiazepoxide should avoid driving because it can cause drowsiness.