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. Source: Internet

Drugs like Librium or Valium could be used as a relaxant. Source: Internet

The first benzodiazepine, chlordiazepoxide (Librium), was synthesized in 1955 by Leo Sternbach while working at Hoffmann–La Roche on the development of tranquilizers. Source: Internet

It was marketed by Hoffmann–La Roche from 1960 branded as Librium. Source: Internet

Experiencing strong cravings for Librium. Source: Internet

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