librium
Definition
- Noun:
- A brand name for the drug chlordiazepoxide: "Librium" is a trademark for a medication belonging to the benzodiazepine class, used primarily as an anxiolytic (anti-anxiety agent) and sedative.
- A specific tranquilizer: It refers to a prescription drug historically and commonly used to treat anxiety disorders and symptoms of alcohol withdrawal.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The doctor prescribed Librium to help manage her acute anxiety.
- During detox, patients are sometimes given Librium to alleviate withdrawal symptoms.
Advanced Usage
- "Librium" as a metonym: In medical or informal contexts, "Librium" can sometimes be used to refer to the drug's generic effect or class, though this is less common.
- In the 1960s, Librium was one of the most widely prescribed tranquilizers.
Variants and Related Words
- Chlordiazepoxide (n): The generic, non-brand name for the chemical compound marketed as Librium.
- Benzodiazepine (n): The class of psychoactive drugs to which chlordiazepoxide (Librium) belongs.
- Anxiolytic (n/adj): A substance or drug that reduces anxiety; a descriptive term for drugs like Librium.
Synonyms
- Tranquilizer (chiefly US), Tranquilliser (chiefly UK): A drug used to reduce tension or anxiety.
- Sedative: A substance that promotes calm or induces sleep.
- Anti-anxiety medication: A descriptive term for drugs prescribed to relieve anxiety.
Notes on Usage
- "Librium" is a proper noun and a registered trademark. It is typically capitalized in writing.
- Its use is specific to the pharmaceutical context. It is not used in general language as a common noun for any calming substance.
- Due to the potential for dependence, modern prescribing practices for benzodiazepines like Librium are more cautious than in the past.
Noun
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a tranquilizer (trade names Librium and Libritabs) used in the treatment of alcoholism
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