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oxazepam

oxazepam

9.4
A medicine that reduces anxiety, helps sleep, and eases alcohol withdrawal
  • noun
  • /ˌɒksəˈzɛpæm/
  • Specialized
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  • Before bedtime, he took oxazepam as part of his routine for insomnia.

Examples

  • During alcohol withdrawal, some patients find relief in taking oxazepam for anxiety and restlessness.

  • Doctors often prescribe oxazepam to help patients manage their anxiety symptoms.

  • Patients experiencing alcohol withdrawal are sometimes treated with oxazepam to reduce agitation.

  • The doctor prescribed oxazepam to help manage her anxiety symptoms.

  • The doctor prescribed oxazepam for her anxiety.

  • Many patients respond well to oxazepam treatment.

  • After struggling with insomnia for weeks, she finally took oxazepam as directed by her physician.

Synonyms

Serax
vsoxazepam
  • Specialized
9.1

A medicine that reduces anxiety, helps you sleep, and eases alcohol withdrawal symptoms

is the generic non-brand name rather than a trademarked product

Surface Forms

oxazepam singular
oxazepams plural

Etymology

The word oxazepam combines oxa- ('oxygen') and -zepam, the ending you see in calm drugs like diazepam. So a helpful way to remember oxazepam is as a medicine that 'calms' anxiety, helps sleep, and eases withdrawal symptoms.