Definition

Noun: A benzodiazepine derivative used as a psychotropic medication. It is primarily prescribed for the short-term management of anxiety disorders, insomnia, and for the symptomatic relief of acute alcohol withdrawal.

Examples of Usage

• The doctor prescribed oxazepam to help manage her acute anxiety symptoms.
• Due to its pharmacokinetic profile, oxazepam is sometimes preferred for older patients.
• Oxazepam is a metabolite of several other benzodiazepines, including diazepam.

Advanced Usage

• Clinical Context: In medical literature, oxazepam is classified as a short-to-intermediate acting benzodiazepine anxiolytic and sedative-hypnotic.
  • The study compared the efficacy of oxazepam to cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia.

Variants and Related Words

• Serax: A common trade name for oxazepam.
  • The prescription was written for Serax, which contains the active ingredient oxazepam.

Synonyms

• Anxiolytic: A drug used to reduce anxiety.
• Sedative-hypnotic: A drug that induces sedation and sleep.
• Benzodiazepine: The class of psychoactive drugs to which oxazepam belongs.

Notes on Usage

• Oxazepam is a specific pharmaceutical substance. Its use is typically discussed in medical, clinical, or pharmacological contexts. It is not used in everyday general conversation.
• It is a controlled substance in many jurisdictions due to its potential for dependence and misuse.

Noun

1. a tranquilizing drug (trade name Serax) used to treat anxiety and insomnia and alcohol withdrawal