- Oxazepam treats anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, and insomnia with safer short-acting control.
- Oxazepam, a benzodiazepine, is an active metabolite of Diazepam with slower onset.
Chemical Formula:
- C₁₅H₁₁ClN₂O₂
Mechanism of Oxazepam:
- Short-acting GABA-A modulator
- Does not undergo hepatic oxidation (safe in liver disease)
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Uses of Oxazepam:
- Anxiety
- Alcohol withdrawal
- Short-term insomnia
Side Effects:
- Sedation
- Confusion (elderly)
- Less dependence risk
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