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Oxazepam is a prescription medicine that relieves symptoms of anxiety such as irritability, restlessness, lack of concentration, fatigue, sweating, increased heart rate, and unwanted or racing thoughts. It may also be used in alcoholics to treat anxiety associated with alcohol withdrawal. Oxazepam belongs to a class of medicines called benzodiazepines. It may be taken with or without food. However, take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor as it has a high potential of habit-forming. If you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may cause nausea and anxiety. It should only be used for a limited period as long term use of this medicine is not recommended. Oxazepam may cause dizziness and sleepiness as side effects of this medicine, so do not drive if you have taken this medicine. Moreover, driving under the influence of this medicine is also considered as an offense. Other common side effects of this medicine include nausea, lethargy, edema, slurred speech, tremor, altered libido, and rashes. These are usually temporary and resolve on their own. Please consult your doctor if these side effects bother you or do not go away. It should be noted that in elderly patients this medicine may reduce the muscle tone and increased risk of falls. You should avoid alcohol intake while taking this medicine as it will increase drowsiness. Please inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding, before taking this medicine. Oxazepam is a benzodiazepine. It works by increasing the action of a chemical messenger (GABA) which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.

• Short term anxiety • Alcohol withdrawal

Oxazepam is a short-acting benzodiazepine. It increases neuronal membrane permeability to Cl ions by binding to stereospecific benzodiazepine receptors on the postsynaptic GABA neuron w/in the CNS (including the limbic system, reticular formation) and enhancing the GABA inhibitory effects resulting in hyperpolarisation and stabilisation.

Adult Dose: Oral Anxiety Mild/moderate: 10-15 mg 3-4 times/day. Severe, agitation or assoc with depression: 15-30 mg 3-4 times/day. Insomnia associated with anxiety Adult: 15-25 mg given 1 hr before bedtime. Alcohol withdrawal syndrome; Anxiety Adult: 15-30 mg 3 or 4 times daily. Elderly: Initially, 10 mg tid, increase up to 10-20 mg 3 or 4 times daily as necessary. Child Dose: Oral Anxiety Child >12 years Mild/moderate: 10-15 mg 3-4 times/day. Severe, agitation or assoc with depression: 15-30 mg 3-4 times/day. Renal Dose: Renal impairment: No dosage adjustment needed.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Oxazepam may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

If you miss a dose of Oxazepam, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Common: • Altered libido • Dizziness • Edema (swelling) • Lethargy • Nausea • Rash • Slurred speech • Tremor

[UNSAFE] Oxazepam may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. As Oxazepam may affect how your muscles work or may make you feel sleepy or forgetful. It may also impair your alertness which can affect your ability to drive. The addiction / habit-forming potential of this medicine is very high. Take it only as per the dose and duration advised by your doctor It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid consuming alcohol as it may increase dizziness and drowsiness. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding. Do not stop taking medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as that may lead to nausea, anxiety, agitation, flu-like symptoms, sweating, tremor, and confusion.

Not for the treatment of psychoses. Pregnancy and lactation. Hypersensitivity, Acute alcohol intoxication, Myasthenia gravis (allowable in limited circumstances) Severe respiratory depression, Depressed neuroses.

Additive CNS depressant effects w/ barbiturates, antipsychotics, sedatives/hypnotics, anxiolytics, antidepressants, sedative antihistamines, anticonvulsants, and anaesth. Increased psychic dependence w/ narcotic analgesics. CYP450 inhibitors may enhance benzodiazepine activity.

[UNSAFE] Oxazepam may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] Oxazepam is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

[SAFE IF PRESCRIBED] Oxazepam is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

[SAFE IF PRESCRIBED] Oxazepam is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Oxazepam is recommended. However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease. Use of Oxazepam may cause excessive sleepiness in patients with end stage kidney disease. [CAUTION] Oxazepam should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Oxazepam may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Oxazepam is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

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