Brand Name
Apo-Oxazepam
Common Name
oxazepam
In this drug factsheet:
DIN (Drug Identification Number)| 00402680 | APO OXAZEPAM 10MG TABLET |
| 00402745 | APO OXAZEPAM 15MG TABLET |
| 00402737 | APO OXAZEPAM 30MG TABLET |
How does this medication work? What will it do for me?
Oxazepam belongs to the class of medications called benzodiazepines.
Oxazepam is used for the short-term relief of the symptoms of excessive anxiety. It works by slowing down the neurons in the brain (central nervous system). It is also used to control symptoms such as agitation, caused by alcohol withdrawal.
Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other
than the ones listed in these drug information articles. If you have not
discussed this with your doctor or are not sure why you are taking this
medication, speak to your doctor. Do not stop taking this medication
without consulting your doctor.
How should I use this medication?
The recommended starting dose for adults ranges from 15 mg
to 60 mg daily in divided doses. It is important that the dose
be individualized to your specific needs to avoid excessive sedation or
motor impairment. Your doctor can increase the dose to as high as 120 mg
per day in three to four divided doses.
This medication is normally used for a short period of time or as an
"as required" medication. It may be habit-forming when taken
for long periods of time. If you have been taking this medication regularly
for a long period of time (i.e., more than one month), do not stop taking
the medication without first speaking with your doctor. A gradual reduction
in dose is recommended when stopping this medication to avoid withdrawal
effects.
Many things can affect the dose of medication that a person needs, such
as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications. If
your doctor has recommended a dose different from the ones given here,
do not change the way that you are taking the medication without consulting
your doctor.
It is important to use this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember and continue with
your regular schedule. If your next dose is in less than 4 hours, skip
the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not
double doses.
Store at room temperature in a dry place. Keep out of reach of children.
Do not dispose of medications in wastewater (e.g. down the sink or in the toilet) or in household garbage. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications that are no longer needed or have expired.
What form(s) does this medication come in?
10 mg
Each round, pale yellow, flat-faced, bevelled-edge, scored tablet and identified "APO" on one side and "OX" over "10" on the other, contains oxazepam 10 mg. Nonmedicinal ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, D&C Yellow No. 10 aluminum lake 14-16%, FD&C Yellow No. 6 aluminum lake, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate and microcrystalline cellulose.
15 mg
Each round, orange-yellow, flat-faced, bevelled-edge, scored tablet and identified "APO" on one side and "OX" over "15" on the other, contains oxazepam 15 mg. Nonmedicinal ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, D&C Yellow No. 10 aluminum lake 14-16%, FD&C Yellow No. 6 aluminum lake, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate and microcrystalline cellulose.
30 mg
Each round, white, flat-faced, bevelled-edge, scored tablet and identified "APO" over "30" on one side and plain on the other, contains oxazepam 30 mg. Nonmedicinal ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate and microcrystalline cellulose.
Some medications may have other generic brands available. Always ask your doctor or pharmacist about the safety of switching between brands of the same medication.
Who should NOT take this medication?
Oxazepam should not be taken by anyone with:
- an allergy to oxazepam or any other benzodiazepines or any ingredients
of this medication
- myasthenia gravis
- acute narrow-angle glaucoma
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