The management of anxiety disorders or for the short-term relief of the symptoms of anxiety.
Short-to-intermediate-acting benzodiazepine
Oxazepam belongs to a class of drugs called "Benzodiazepine" which act on the brain and nerves (central nervous system) to produce a calming effect. It works by enhancing the effect of a natural chemical in the brain (GABA).
Anxiety (short-term use) BY MOUTH Adult: 15-30 mg 3-4 times a day, for debilitated patients, use elderly dose Elderly: 10-20 mg 3-4 times a day Insomnia associated with anxiety BY MOUTH Adult: 15-25 mg once daily (max. per dose 50 mg), dose to be taken at bedtime
Oxazepam may intensify the effects of alcohol. It may be best to avoid alcohol while taking this medication. If Oxazepam is taken with certain other drugs, the effects of either could be increased, decreased, or altered. It is especially important to check with a doctor before combining Oxazepam with the following: Antihistamines such as Diphenhydramine Narcotic painkillers such as Oxycodone and Pethidine Sedatives such as Secobarbital and Triazolam Tranquilizers such as Diazepam and Alprazolam.
Chronic psychosis . hyperkinesis . not for use alone to treat depression (or anxiety associated with depression) . obsessional states . phobic states . respiratory depression Muscle weakness . organic brain changes . personality disorder (within the fearful group?dependent, avoidant, obsessive-compulsive) may increase risk of dependence.
Common or very common Amnesia . ataxia (especially in the elderly) . confusion (especially in the elderly) . dependence . drowsiness the next day . lightheadedness the next day . muscle weakness . paradoxical increase in aggression Uncommon Changes in libido . dizziness . dysarthria . gastro-intestinal disturbances . gynaecomastia . headache . hypotension . incontinence . salivation changes . slurred speech . tremor . urinary retention . vertigo . visual disturbances Rare Apnoea . blood disorders . jaundice . respiratory depression . skin reactions
BREAST FEEDING Benzodiazepines are present in milk, and should be avoided if possible during breast-feeding.
Store in a cool and dry place, protected from light and moisture. Keep out of reach of children.
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