Jimson Weed - Librax (Chlordiazepoxide, Clidinium Bromide) Interaction

Interaction Details

Chlordiazepoxide, Clidinium Bromide is classified as belonging to the following category: Anticholinergic Drugs

Theoretically, jimson weed may increase anticholinergic effects and adverse effects.
Jimson weed contains alkaloids with anticholinergic effects, such as atropine and scopolamine. Use with other anticholinergic drugs may cause additive effects.

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Likelihood of Occurrence

Interaction has been documented in animal or in lab research, or the interaction has been documented in humans but is limited to case reports or conflicting clinical research exists

References

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Chlordiazepoxide, Clidinium Bromide Overview

• The combination of chlordiazepoxide and clidinium is used along with other medications to treat peptic ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS; a condition that causes stomach pain, bloating, constipation, and diarrhea), and enterocolitis (swelling in the intestines). Chlordiazepoxide is in a class of medications called benzodiazepines. It works by decreasing abnormal electrical activity in the brain. Clidinium is in a class of medications called anticholinergics. It helps to decrease stomach spasms and cramps.

Jimson Weed - More Interactions

Jimson Weed interacts with 193 drugs

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