| Stereochemistry | RACEMIC |
| Molecular Formula | C20H19ClN2O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 370.829 |
| Optical Activity | ( + / - ) |
| Defined Stereocenters | 0 / 1 |
| E/Z Centers | 0 |
| Charge | 0 |
SHOW SMILES / InChI
SMILES
CC(C)(C)C(=O)OC1N=C(C2=CC=CC=C2)C3=C(NC1=O)C=CC(Cl)=C3
InChI
InChIKey=FTJLKTBLZOULCL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI=1S/C20H19ClN2O3/c1-20(2,3)19(25)26-18-17(24)22-15-10-9-13(21)11-14(15)16(23-18)12-7-5-4-6-8-12/h4-11,18H,1-3H3,(H,22,24)
| Molecular Formula | C20H19ClN2O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 370.829 |
| Charge | 0 |
| Count |
MOL RATIO
1 MOL RATIO (average) |
| Stereochemistry | RACEMIC |
| Additional Stereochemistry | No |
| Defined Stereocenters | 0 / 1 |
| E/Z Centers | 0 |
| Optical Activity | ( + / - ) |
Oxazepam is the first of a chemical series of compounds, the 3-hydroxybenzodiazepinones. A therapeutic agent providing versatility and flexibility in control of common emotional disturbances, this product exerts prompt action in a wide variety of disorders associated with anxiety, tension, agitation and irritability, and anxiety associated with depression. Oxazepam has distinguished itself clinically from other benzodiazepines by virtue of its excellent tolerance. Because of its excellent tolerance, dosage is very flexible, and it is, therefore, possible to utilize oxazepam in a wide spectrum of anxiety-related disorders including the psychoses. Oxazepam has been administered to humans by the oral route only. Usual ranges for kinetic parameters are: elimination half-life, 5 to 15 hours; volume of distribution, 0.6 to 2.0 L/kg; clearance, 0.9 to 2.0 ml/min/kg. Age and liver disease have a minimal influence on oxazepam kinetics, but renal disease is associated with a prolonged half-life and increased volume of distribution.
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Sample Use Guides
Mild-to-moderate anxiety: 10 to 15 mg, 3 or 4 times daily. Severe anxiety syndromes and Alcoholics with acute inebriation, tremulousness, or anxiety on withdrawal: 15 to 30 mg, 3 or 4 times daily. Older patients with anxiety, tension, irritability and agitation: 10 mg, 3 times daily (initial dosage), if necessary, increase cautiously to 15 mg, 3 or 4 times daily.
Route of Administration:
Oral
