Oxazepam
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| 9-chloro-4-hydroxy-6-phenyl- 2,5-diazabicyclo[5.4.0] undeca-5,8,10,12-tetraen-3-one IUPAC name | |
| CAS number 604-75-1 | ATC code |
| PubChem 4616 | DrugBank APRD00676 |
| Chemical formula | C15H11ClN2O2 |
| Molecular weight | 286.71 |
| Bioavailability | ? |
| Metabolism | Hepatic |
| Elimination half-life | 4-15 hours |
| Excretion | Renal |
| Pregnancy category | ? |
| Legal status | Schedule IV(US) |
| Routes of administration | Oral |
Oxazepam (marketed under brand names Alepam®, Murelax®, Serax®, Serepax®, Seresta®) is a drug which is a benzodiazepine derivative. It possesses anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, sedative and skeletal muscle relaxant properties.
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[edit] Pharmacology
See Diazepam#Pharmacology. Oxazepam is also a metabolic by-product of diazepam.
[edit] Indications
It is an intermediate acting benzodiazepine with a slow onset of action, so it is usually prescribed to individuals who have trouble staying asleep, rather than falling asleep. It is commonly prescribed for anxiety disorders with associated tension, irritability, and agitation. It is also prescribed for drug and alcohol withdrawal, and for anxiety associated with depression.
[edit] Dosage
- Mild/moderate anxiety - 10 to 15mg, 3 to 4 times daily
- Severe anxiety - 15 to 30mg, 3 to 4 times daily
- Symptoms related to alcohol withdrawl - 15 to 30mg, 3 to 4 times daily
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[edit] Interactions
[edit] Contraindications
See Diazepam#Contraindications.
[edit] Overdose
See Diazepam#Overdose.
[edit] Legal Status
Oxazepam is a Schedule IV drug under the Convention on Psychotropic Substances [1].
[edit] External links
| Benzodiazepines edit |
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{Diazepam} {Oxazepam} {Nitrazepam} {Temazepam} {Lorazepam} {Flunitrazepam} {Bromazepam} {Clobazam} {Clonazepam} {Chlordiazepoxide} {Triazolam} {Midazolam} {Alprazolam} {Estazolam} {Quazepam} {Clorazepate} {Medazepam} {Prazepam} {Flurazepam} {Nordazepam} |
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