oxazepam
Also known as Serax®, WY-3498, (RS)-Oxazepam, (+-)-Oxazepam, Tazepam, Serax
Oxazepam is a short-to-intermediate-acting benzodiazepine. Oxazepam is used for the treatment of anxiety, insomnia, and to control symptoms of alcohol withdrawal syndrome.
Key facts
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- 568
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- N05
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- BA04
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- 604-75-1
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- 460765704
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- Benzodiazepine
- Drug.IUPAC_name
- (RS)-7-Chloro-3-hydroxy-5-phenyl-1,3-dihydro-1,4-benzodiazepin-2-one
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Article
20 sectionsContents
- Medical uses
- Side effects
- Tolerance, dependence and withdrawal
- Contraindications
- Special precautions
- Pregnancy
- Interactions
- Overdose
- Pharmacology
- Chemistry
- Frequency of use
- Society and culture
- Misuse
- Legal status
- Brand names
- In popular culture
- Environmental concerns
- See also
- References
- External links
Oxazepam is a short-to-intermediate-acting benzodiazepine. Oxazepam is used for the treatment of anxiety, insomnia, and to control symptoms of alcohol withdrawal syndrome.
It is a metabolite of diazepam, prazepam, and temazepam, and has moderate amnesic, anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, hypnotic, sedative, and skeletal muscle relaxant properties compared to other benzodiazepines.