Definition

Noun: 1. A brand name for the drug chlordiazepoxide: "Libritabs" is a trademark for a specific benzodiazepine medication, chlordiazepoxide, primarily prescribed for its anxiolytic (anxiety-reducing) and sedative effects. 2. A pharmaceutical treatment for alcohol withdrawal: Historically, "Libritabs" was a common medication used to manage symptoms of acute alcohol withdrawal, such as anxiety, agitation, and tremors.

Usage

• "Libritabs" is used as a proper noun to refer to the specific branded version of the drug chlordiazepoxide. It is typically used in medical, pharmaceutical, or historical contexts.
• Note: "Libritabs" is a trademark. The generic (non-brand) name for this drug is chlordiazepoxide.

Examples

• The physician prescribed Libritabs to help manage the patient's anxiety during the initial phase of alcohol detoxification.
• In the 1960s and 1970s, Libritabs was one of the most commonly prescribed tranquilizers.
• The generic equivalent of Libritabs is widely available today.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often seen in historical medical literature or in discussions about the history of psychopharmacology.
• While "Libritabs" specifically refers to the tablet form, the related trademark Librium is used for the capsule form of the same drug (chlordiazepoxide).

Variants and Related Words

• Librium (noun): Another trademark for chlordiazepoxide, usually referring to the capsule formulation.
• Chlordiazepoxide (noun): The generic, non-proprietary name for the active pharmaceutical compound.
• Benzodiazepine (noun): The class of psychoactive drugs to which chlordiazepoxide belongs.

Synonyms

• Chlordiazepoxide (generic name)
• Librium (brand name variant)

Important Note

"Libritabs" is an outdated brand name. The drug chlordiazepoxide is still in use but is prescribed much less frequently than newer medications due to its potential for dependence and its long half-life. This information is for educational purposes and not medical advice.

Noun

1. a tranquilizer (trade names Librium and Libritabs) used in the treatment of alcoholism