Monograph Details
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Central Nervous System
> Anxiety/OCD
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Oxazepam |
| Manufacturer |
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Various generic manufacturers |
| Legal Classification |
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CIV |
| Pharmacological Class |
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Benzodiazepine. |
| Generic Name |
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Oxazepam 10mg, 15mg, 30mg; caps. |
| Also |
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• Oxazepam Tablets
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| Indications |
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Anxiety. |
| Children |
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Not recommended. |
| Adults |
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Mild to moderate: 10–15mg 3–4 times daily. Severe: 15–30mg 3–4 times daily. |
| Contraindications |
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Psychosis. |
| Precautions |
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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. |
| Interactions |
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Potentiates CNS depression with alcohol, other CNS depressants. |
| Adverse Reactions |
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CNS depression, drowsiness, dizziness, memory impairment, headache, ataxia, paradoxical excitement, hypotension, rash, nausea, edema, slurred speech, jaundice, blood dyscrasias, abuse potential. |
| How Supplied |
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Contact supplier. |
| Additional Resources |
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• Related Prescribing Note |
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