Captodiamine Hydrochloride
Captodiamine Hydrochloride is an anxiolytic medication used primarily in the treatment of anxiety disorders. It belongs to a class of drugs sometimes referred to as minor tranquilizers and has been available in certain European countries for clinical use.
Captodiamine is an anxiolytic medication used to treat anxiety disorders.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 236176
- Generic
- Captodiamine Hydrochloride
- Class
- pin-variant
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Primarily used for the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder and other anxiety-related conditions. May also be used for situational anxiety and anxiety associated with depressive symptoms.
The exact mechanism of action is not fully established, but it is known to have anxiolytic properties with additional antihistamine activity. It is structurally related to diphenhydramine and shares some of its sedating properties.
May cause drowsiness and sedation, particularly when initiating therapy. Alcohol should be avoided. Use with caution in patients with glaucoma, urinary retention, or benign prostatic hyperplasia. Should not be discontinued abruptly after prolonged use.
Official drug label
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