OXAZEPAM TAB - mTatva Health-PIE

Contents

1 Overview
2 Usage
3 Frequently Asked Questions
4 How Do I Take It?
5 Precautions
6 Symptoms of Overdosage
7 Common Side-Effects
8 Serious Side-Effects
9 Rare Side-Effects
10 Disease Interactions
11 Technical Classification
12 Available Alternatives
- 12.1 What are the commonly available Substitutes?
13 Share this:
14 Like this:
15 Related Articles

Overview

OXAZEPAM TAB is a Schedule H drug.

OXAZEPAM TAB is composed of: OXAZEPAM (10 MG)

Oxazepam is a benzodiazepine (ben-Zoe-dye-AZE-eh-peen). Oxazepam affects chemicals in the brain that may be unbalanced in people with anxiety. Oxazepam is used to treat anxiety disorders or alcohol withdrawal symptoms.

Usage

OXAZEPAM is generally used to treat: Anxiety
OXAZEPAM can address symptoms like: Excessive Drinking (alcohol)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 6yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

How Do I Take It?

OXAZEPAM TAB is generally taken With Food.

Precautions

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of increased eye pressure, seizures, or lung, heart, or liver disease, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breast feeding. It may cause drowsiness or dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. Avoid alcohol consumption. Avoid excess dosage.

Symptoms of Overdosage

OXAZEPAM over-dosage can result in: Drowsiness, Confusion, Weakness (generalized), Loss Of Coordination, Fainting

Common Side-Effects

OXAZEPAM : Drowsiness, Dizziness, Eyes Blurred Vision, Head Headache

Serious Side-Effects

OXAZEPAM : Mood Swings, Slurred Speech, Body Difficulty Walking, Difficulty Urinating, Difficulty Sleeping, Fainting, Abdomen Pain, Nausea, Vomit, Eyes Yellow Eyes, Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Throat Soreness, Fever

Rare Side-Effects

OXAZEPAM : Dizziness, Difficulty Breathing, Body Itching, Face Swelling

Disease Interactions

OXAZEPAM can interfere with: Alcohol Poisoning, Glaucoma, Psychosis, Neurosis, Acute Renal Failure, Asphyxia Neonatorum, Respiratory Failure, Seizure, Depression, Obesity, Hypotension

Technical Classification

OXAZEPAM is categorized as: BENZODIAZEPINES / ANXIOLYTICS, SEDATIVES, AND HYPNOTICS / CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENTS

Available Alternatives

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

ANXOZAP 10MG TAB	INR 73 for 10 TABLETS	OXAZEPAM 10 MG
ANXOZAP 15MG TAB	INR 97 for 10 TABLETS	OXAZEPAM 15 MG
ANXOZAP 30MG TAB	INR 157 for 10 TABLETS	OXAZEPAM 30 MG
OXAZEPAM		OXAZEPAM
OXAZEPAM TAB		OXAZEPAM 10 MG
ZAXPAM 10MG TAB	INR 61.5 for 10 TABLETS	OXAZEPAM 10.0 MG