Oxazepam
Medication
Description
DescriptionOxazepam is a short-to-intermediate-acting benzodiazepine. Oxazepam is used for the treatment of anxiety and insomnia and in the control of symptoms of alcohol withdrawal syndrome.
Formula: C15H11N2O2Cl
Molar mass: 286.71 g/mol
Trade name: Serax, Alepam, Generics
Excretion: Renal
Elimination half-life: 6–9 h
Soluble in: Water
Metabolism: Hepatic
What is the drug serax used for?
Oxazepam is used to treat anxiety and also acute alcohol withdrawal. This medication belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines which act on the brain and nerves (central nervous system) to produce a calming and an anti-seizure effect.
Serax (
oxazepam) is indicated for the management of anxiety disorders or for the short-term relief of the symptoms of anxiety. Anxiety or tension associated with the stress of everyday life usually does not require treatment with an anxiolytic.