Librium
Noun
Meaning
a tranquilizer (trade names Librium and Libritabs) used in the treatment of alcoholism
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Shorter half-life, or quicker elimination from the body than other commonly prescribed benzodiazepines such as Valium or Librium.
Drugs like Librium or Valium could be used as a relaxant.
The first benzodiazepine, chlordiazepoxide (Librium), was synthesized in 1955 by Leo Sternbach while working at Hoffmann–La Roche on the development of tranquilizers.
It was marketed by Hoffmann–La Roche from 1960 branded as Librium.
Experiencing strong cravings for Librium.