Medicine Overview
Adult Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
|---|---|
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Indication: Oral Insomnia Age: Adult |
Dose: Oral – 10-30 mg Frequency: before bedtime Note: Max dose: 300 mg daily. |
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Indication: Muscle spasms Age: Adult |
Dose: Oral – 10-30 mg Frequency: daily in divided doses Note: Max dose: 300 mg daily. |
Child Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
|---|---|
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Indication: Anxiety Age: less than 6 years |
Dose: Oral – dose not established Note: Safety and efficacy not established |
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Indication: Anxiety Age: greater than 6 years |
Dose: Oral – 0.5 mg/kg/day Frequency: divided every 6 to 8 hours Note: by mouth (oral) |
Renal Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
|---|---|
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Condition: Renal impairment less than 10 mL/min |
Dose: 50% of recommended dose Note: Renal impairment CrCl less than 10 mL/min: 50% of recommended dose |
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Condition: Renal impairment greater than 10 mL/min |
Dose: Dose adjustment not necessary Note: Renal impairment CrCl greater than 10 mL/min: Dose adjustment not necessary (monitor) |
Administration
- Can be taken with or without food
- Take exactly as prescribed
Side Effect
- Ataxia
- Drowsiness
- Memory impairment
- Sedation
- Muscle weakness
- Rash
- Decreased libido
- Menstrual disorders
- Xerostomia
- Salivation decreased
- Increased/decreased appetite
- Weight gain/loss
- Micturition difficulties
- Confusion
- Dizziness
- Disinhibition
- Akathisia
- Dermatitis
- Hypotension
- Salivation increased
- Sexual dysfunction
- Incontinence
- Rigidity
- Tremor
- Muscle cramps
- Tinnitus
- Nasal congestion
Drug Interaction
Drug Interaction
| Drug Name | Risk Factors |
|---|---|
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Cimetidine
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Increases serum concentration of chlordiazepoxide
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Major neuroleptics
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Potentiates action
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Disease Interaction
Disease Interaction
| Disease Name | Risk Factors |
|---|---|
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Acute Pulmonary Insufficiency
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Can cause respiratory failure
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Respiratory Depression
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May worsen breathing problems
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Pregnancy
Pregnancy
Lactation
Special Use
Precaution
Overdose
Pharmacology
Storage
Details coming soon
Data Sources
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