oxazepam /oksā″zəpam/ , a benzodiazepine tranquilizer. ▪ INDICATIONS: It is prescribed to relieve anxiety and nervous tension and manage ethanol withdrawal, and it has unlabeled use for treatment of simple partial seizures. ▪ CONTRAINDICATIONS: Acute narrow-angle glaucoma, psychotic disorders, or known hypersensitivity to this drug prohibits its use. ▪ ADVERSE EFFECTS: Among the more serious adverse effects are withdrawal symptoms resulting from discontinuation of treatment. Dizziness and fatigue commonly occur.
