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Libomin Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
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CAUTION
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Libomin Tablet.
UNSAFE
Libomin Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Libomin Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
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SALT INFORMATION FOR Libomin

Imipramine(25mg)

Uses

Imipramine is used in the treatment of depression and bed-wetting. It is used in patients intolerant of or unresponsive to other treatment options for depression.

How it works

Imipramine is a tricyclic antidepressant. It increases the levels of chemical messengers in the brain that help in regulating the mood and treat depression.

Common side effects

Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing), Gastrointestinal disturbance, Nervousness, Sleep disorder, Tiredness, Cardiac conduction abnormalities, High blood pressure, Tachycardia, Hallucination, Black tongue, Parotid gland swelling, Unusual production of breast milk in women and men, Bone marrow suppression
Chlordiazepoxide(10mg)

Uses

Chlordiazepoxide is used in the treatment of severe anxiety and alcohol withdrawal.

How it works

Chlordiazepoxide is a benzodiazepine. It works by increasing the action of a chemical messenger (GABA) which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.

Common side effects

Confusion, Dizziness, Fatigue, Headache, Jaundice, Sedation, Sleepiness, Unsteadiness, Urinary retention, Abnormality of voluntary movements, Balance disorder (loss of balance), Bone marrow depression, Anaphylactic reaction, Vertigo, Hypotension (low blood pressure), Visual impairment, Rash, Erectile dysfunction, Respiratory depression, Increased appetite, Increased bilirubin in the blood, Increased transaminase level in blood, Increased alkaline phosphatase level in blood, Anterograde amnesia, Drug dependence, Psychiatric disturbances, Paradoxical reactions

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Expert advice FOR Libomin

  • Imipramine is used for the treatment of depression and bedwetting in children.
  • The main dose should be taken at night as this medicine may produce drowsiness or sleepiness.
  • You may be asked for regular blood tests to monitor the blood cell count or level of sodium and sugar in the blood.
  • Inform your doctor if you notice behavioral changes, mood changes and suicidal thoughts while taking this medicine. 
  • Do not drive or do anything that requires concentration until you know how this medicine affects you.
  • Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.

Frequently asked questions FOR Libomin

Imipramine

Q. What is Imipramine used for?
Imipramine is mainly used to treat depression. It is also used to treat bed wetting in children older than 6 years of age. It works by restoring the chemical imbalance in the brain, thereby enhancing mood and behavior.
Q. What are the side effects of Imipramine?
Imipramine may cause side effects like increased heart rate, blurred vision, dryness in mouth, difficulty in urination, constipation and orthostatic hypotension (sudden decrease in blood pressure on standing). Consult your doctor if these side effects do not go away or worry you.
Q. Can I just stop taking Imipramine?
No, you must not stop taking Imipramine suddenly even if you are feeling good as it may worsen your condition. Continue taking Imipramine for the duration prescribed by your doctor to get maximum benefit. If any of the side effects are bothering you, consult your doctor. In case you have completed your course of treatment, your doctor will reduce your dose gradually before taking you off this medicine completely.
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Q. Can a pregnant woman take Imipramine?
No, pregnant women should avoid taking Imipramine, unless recommended by the doctor. Studies have shown significant risks to the developing baby and it is given only if the benefits are clearly more than the risks involved. Taking this medicine during the last trimester of the pregnancy may cause symptoms such as breathing problems, weakness, irritability, changes in blood pressure, tremors, and spasms in the newborn. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding.
Q. Does Imipramine make you sleepy?
Yes, Imipramine may make you feel sleepy. Therefore, it is advised that you should not drive, use any heavy machinery or do any work that requires concentration while taking Imipramine. Also, refrain from taking alcohol if you are being treated with Imipramine as it will increase your drowsiness.

Chlordiazepoxide

Q. Does Chlordiazepoxide work and what does Chlordiazepoxide treat?
Chlordiazepoxide is used for the short-term (2-4 weeks only) treatment of severe anxiety, which may occur alone or in association with sleeping problems (insomnia) or personality/behavioral disorders. It may also be used to treat muscle spasms, and to relieve alcohol withdrawal symptoms
Q. Is chlordiazepoxide/chlordiazepoxide + clidinium a narcotic/controlled drug or substance?
Chlordiazepoxide is not a narcotic drug. Chlordiazepoxide is classified by the Drug Enforcement Administration as a Schedule IV controlled substance. Any medicine which contains chlordiazepoxide alone or in combination with other drugs will be treated as a controlled substance and will require prescription for purchase
Q. Is Chlordiazepoxide a benzodiazepine?
Chlordiazepoxide belongs to a group of medicines known as benzodiazepines
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Q. Is Chlordiazepoxide addictive?
Yes. Chlordiazepoxide is not recommended for long term use as it may increase the risk of dependence
Q. Is chlordiazepoxide the same as diazepam?
No. Chlordiazepoxide and diazepam are not the same; however, they both belong to the same class of drug known as benzodiazepines
Q. Is Chlordiazepoxide stronger than Xanax?
Xanax is a trade name for active drug alprazolam which belongs to the same group of medicines as Chlordiazepoxide called benzodiazepines. Chlordiazepoxide used to treat anxiety disorders, alcohol withdrawal symptoms, or muscle spasms. Xanax (alprazolam) is used to treat severe anxiety and severe anxiety associated with depression
Q. Can I take ibuprofen with chlordiazepoxide?
Chlordiazepoxide has no known harmful interaction with ibuprofen. Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required
Q. Does Chlordiazepoxide make you sleepy?
Yes, Chlordiazepoxide may make you sleepy
Q. Does Chlordiazepoxide cause weight gain/constipation?
Chlordiazepoxide is not known to cause weight gain/ constipation
Q. Does Chlordiazepoxide get you high?
Chlordiazepoxide does have the risk of causing dependence on long term use due to the calming effects, which may be described by some as ‘getting high
Q. Does Chlordiazepoxide expire?
Yes. Chlordiazepoxide drug has expiry date. Refer to the label instruction of the medicine for detailed information regarding expiry of the drug.

Content on this page was last updated on 21 December, 2023, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)