Azutranquil: Full Drug Profile
Azutranquil - General Information
A benzodiazepine used in the treatment of anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, and insomnia.
Pharmacology of Azutranquil
Azutranquil is a drug which is a benzodiazepine derivative. It possesses relatively weak anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, sedative and skeletal muscle relaxant properties.
Azutranquil for patients
To assure the safe and effective use of oxazepam, patients should be informed that, since benzodiazepines may produce psychological and physical dependence, it is advisable that they consult with their physician before either increasing the dose or abruptly discontinuing this drug.
Azutranquil Interactions
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Azutranquil Contraindications
Additional information about Azutranquil
Azutranquil Indication: For the treatment of anxiety disorders. Mechanism Of Action: Azutranquil is believed to stimulate GABA receptors in the ascending reticular activating system. Since GABA is inhibitory, receptor stimulation increases inhibition and blocks both cortical and limbic arousal following stimulation of the brain stem reticular formation. Drug Interactions: Clozapine Increased risk of toxicity Ethotoin Possible increased levels of the hydantoin, decrease of benzodiazepine Fosphenytoin Possible increased levels of the hydantoin, decrease of benzodiazepine Mephenytoin Possible increased levels of the hydantoin, decrease of benzodiazepine Phenytoin Possible increased levels of the hydantoin, decrease of benzodiazepine Kava Kava increases the effect of the benzodiazepine Food Interactions: Avoid alcohol. Take with food. Avoid excessive quantities of coffee or tea (Caffeine). Generic Name: Oxazepam Synonyms: d-Oxazepam hemisuccinate; Oxozepam; Oxazipam Drug Category: Anti-anxiety Agents; GABA Modulators; Hypnotics and Sedatives Drug Type: Small Molecule; Approved Other Brand Names containing Oxazepam: Adumbran; Ansioxacepam; Anxiolit; Aplakil; Astress; Azutranquil; Bonare; Drimuel; Droxacepam; Durazepam; Enidrel; Hi-Long; Isodin; Lederpam; Limbial; Murelax; Nesontil; Noctazepam; Notaral; Oxa-puren; Oxanid; Pacienx; Praxiten; Propax; Psiquiwas; QUEN; Quilibrex; Rondar; Sedigoa; Serax; Serenal; Serenid; Serenid-D; Serepax; Seresta; Serpax; Sigacalm; Sobril; Tacepam; Tazepam; Uskan; Vaben; Wy-3498 stic; Zaxopam; Absorption: Well absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract following oral administration. Toxicity (Overdose): Symptoms of overdose include confusion, drowsiness, and lethargy. Protein Binding: Not Available Biotransformation: Not Available Half Life: 5.7 to 10.9 Dosage Forms of Azutranquil: Tablet Oral Chemical IUPAC Name: 7-chloro-3-hydroxy-5-phenyl-1,3-dihydro-1,4-benzodiazepin-2-one Chemical Formula: C15H11ClN2O2 Oxazepam on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oxazepam Organisms Affected: Humans and other mammals
