User:Mr. Ibrahem/Oxazepam
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Oxazepam is a benzodiazepine used to treat anxiety, trouble sleeping, and alcohol withdrawal.[6][1] It is taken by mouth.[1] It has a relatively slow onset and prolonged effects.[7]
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Trade names | Serax, Alepam, others |
AHFS/Drugs.com | Monograph |
Routes of administration | By mouth |
Drug class | Benzodiazepine[1] |
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Bioavailability | 92.8% |
Metabolism | Liver (glucuronidation) |
Elimination half-life | 6–9 h[2][3][4] |
Excretion | Kidney |
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Formula | C15H11ClN2O2 |
Molar mass | 286.71 g·mol−1 |
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Melting point | 205 to 206 °C (401 to 403 °F) |
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Common side effects include sleepiness, dizziness, and headache.[1] Other side effects may include abuse, agitation, memory loss, suicide, and slurred speech.[6] Use is not recommended during early pregnancy.[1] Use is not generally recommended with opioids.[1] It is believed to work via the GABA neurotransmitter.[1]
Oxazepam was patented in 1962 and approved for medical use in 1964.[8] It is available as a generic medication.[6] In the United Kingdom 28 tablets of 15 mg costs the NHS about £6 as of 2021.[6] In the United States this amount costs about 30 USD.[9]