Librium

Alternative names

Chlordiazepoxide overdose

Definition

Chlordiazepoxide poisoning is an overdose of chlordiazepoxide, an anti-anxiety medication.

Poisonous Ingredient

Chlordiazepoxide

Where Found

• Librium
  
• Librax
  
• Limbitrol
  
• Equibral
  
• A-Poxide
  
• Mitran
  

Note: This list may not be all inclusive.

Symptoms

• Body as a whole
  o Weakness
  o Tremor
  o Incoordination
  o Low body temperature
  o Facial muscle stiffness
  o Dry mouth
  
• Respiratory
  o Labored breathing
  
• Eyes, ears, nose, and throat
  o Double vision or blurred vision
  o Rapid side-to-side movement of the eyes
  o Dilated pupils
  
• Skin
  o Rash
  o Bluish colored lips and fingernails
  o Jaundice
  
• Gastrointestinal
  o Upset stomach
  o Heart and blood vessel
  o Low blood pressure
  
• Nervous system
  o Drowsiness
  o Depression
  o Stupor or coma
  o Dizziness
  o Confusion
  o Memory loss
  o Withdrawal seizures
  

Home Treatment
DO NOT induce vomiting.

Before Calling Emergency

Determine the following information:

• Patient's age, weight, and condition
  
• The name of the product (ingredients and strengths if known)
  
• When it was swallowed
  
• The amount swallowed
  
• If the medication was prescribed for the patient
  

Poison Control, or a local emergency number
Call Poison Control or your local emergency number - they will instruct you if it is necessary to take the patient to the hospital. See Poison Control centers for telephone numbers and addresses. If possible, take the container with you to the emergency room.