Oxazepam
Oxazepam
Definition
A synthetic benzodiazepine derivative with anxiolytic and sedative hypnotic properties. Although the mechanism of action has not been fully elucidated, oxazepam appears to enhance gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) receptor affinity for GABA, thereby prolonging synaptic actions of GABA.
Also known as 2H-1,4-Benzodiazepin-2-one, 7-chloro-1,3-dihydro-3-hydroxy-5-phenyl-, OXAZEPAM, Ro 5-6789, Serax, Seresta, WY-3498, Zaxopam — per NCIT
Also identified as
- ATC N05BA04 per RXNORM
- NCIT NCIT:C47642 per NCIT
- SCTID 387455006 per RXNORM
- SCTID 79225003 per RXNORM
- UNII 6GOW6DWN2A per RXNORM
Indications
| Disease | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol withdrawal delirium | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Anxiety disorder | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Focal epilepsy | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
Organ Effects
| Organ | Side effect / interaction | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Brain | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
| Central nervous system | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
| Nervous system | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
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