Oxazepam Tablets

— THERAPEUTIC CATEGORIES —
  • Anxiety/OCD

Oxazepam Tablets Generic Name & Formulations

General Description

Oxazepam 15mg; tabs; contains tartrazine.

Pharmacological Class

Benzodiazepine.

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How Supplied

Contact supplier.

Oxazepam Tablets Indications

Indications

Anxiety.

Oxazepam Tablets Dosage and Administration

Adult

Mild to moderate: 10–15mg 3–4 times daily. Severe: 15–30mg 3–4 times daily.

Children

Not recommended.

Oxazepam Tablets Contraindications

Contraindications

Psychosis.

Oxazepam Tablets Boxed Warnings

Not Applicable

Oxazepam Tablets 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 Tablets Pharmacokinetics

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Oxazepam Tablets Interactions

Interactions

Potentiates CNS depression with alcohol, other CNS depressants.

Oxazepam Tablets 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 Tablets Clinical Trials

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Oxazepam Tablets Note

Notes

Formerly known under the brand names Serax (caps, tabs); Zaxopam (caps).

Oxazepam Tablets Patient Counseling

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