Anxiety/OCD:
Indications for Oxazepam:
Anxiety.
Adult:
Mild to moderate: 10–15mg 3–4 times daily. Severe: 15–30mg 3–4 times daily.
Children:
Not recommended.
Contraindications:
Psychosis.
Warnings/Precautions:
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.
See Also:
Pharmacologic Class:
Benzodiazepine.
Interactions:
Potentiates CNS depression with alcohol, other CNS depressants.
Adverse Reactions:
CNS depression, drowsiness, dizziness, memory impairment, headache, ataxia, paradoxical excitement, hypotension, rash, nausea, edema, slurred speech, jaundice, blood dyscrasias, abuse potential.
Note:
Formerly known under the brand names Serax (caps, tabs); Zaxopam (caps).
How Supplied:
Contact supplier.
Pricing for Oxazepam
15mg
capsule
(Qty: 60)
Appx. price
$38
