noun
- A benzodiazepine drug used to treat anxiety, insomnia, and alcohol withdrawal symptoms.
Usage: pharmaceutical; often used in medical contexts; brand name: Serax
Examples
- The doctor prescribed oxazepam to help manage the patient's anxiety disorder.
- Oxazepam is commonly used in hospitals to treat alcohol withdrawal.
- Long-term use of oxazepam can lead to dependence if not carefully monitored.
- The patient was advised not to drive while taking oxazepam due to drowsiness.
- Oxazepam works by enhancing the effects of a neurotransmitter in the brain.