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Oxazepam Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
CIV
General Description
Oxazepam 10mg, 15mg, 30mg; caps.
Pharmacological Class
Benzodiazepine.
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How Supplied
Contact supplier.
Manufacturer
Oxazepam Indications
Indications
Anxiety.
Oxazepam Dosage and Administration
Adult
Mild to moderate: 10–15mg 3–4 times daily. Severe: 15–30mg 3–4 times daily.
Children
Not recommended.
Oxazepam Contraindications
Contraindications
Psychosis.
Oxazepam Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Oxazepam Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Renal, cardiovascular, or liver disease. Change dose gradually. Reevaluate periodically. Aspirin sensitivity (15mg tabs only). Monitor blood counts and liver function. Pregnancy, nursing mothers: not recommended.
Oxazepam Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Oxazepam Interactions
Interactions
Potentiates CNS depression with alcohol, other CNS depressants.
Oxazepam Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
CNS depression, drowsiness, dizziness, memory impairment, headache, ataxia, paradoxical excitement, hypotension, rash, nausea, edema, slurred speech, jaundice, blood dyscrasias, abuse potential.
Oxazepam Clinical Trials
See Literature
Oxazepam Note
Notes
Formerly known under the brand names Serax (caps, tabs); Zaxopam (caps).
Oxazepam Patient Counseling
See Literature
