Chlordiazepoxide

Chlordiazepoxide /ˌklɔərdaɪ.əzᵻˈpɒksaɪd/, is a sedative/hypnotic drug and benzodiazepine.

Chlordiazepoxide was the first benzodiazepine to be synthesized and the discovery of chlordiazepoxide was by pure chance. Chlordiazepoxide and other benzodiazepines were initially accepted with widespread public approval but were followed with widespread public disapproval and recommendations for more restrictive medical guidelines for its use.