Oxazepam
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɒkˈseɪ.zɪ.pam/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Oxazepam is a noun meaning (pharmacology) A drug of the benzodiazepine group, used to treat anxiety states and insomnia; 7-chloro-1,3-dihydro-3-hydroxy-5-phenyl-1,4-benzodiazepin-2-one, C₁₅H₁₁ClN₂O₂.
Meaning
(pharmacology) A drug of the benzodiazepine group, used to treat anxiety states and insomnia; 7-chloro-1,3-dihydro-3-hydroxy-5-phenyl-1,4-benzodiazepin-2-one, C₁₅H₁₁ClN₂O₂.
Example Sentences
These are the minor tranquilizers such as Diazepam (Valium), Chlordiazepoxide (Librium), Oxazepam (Serax), and related benzodiazepines, and Meprobamate, which are used to treat anxiety neurosis.
Word Forms
- oxazepams
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include oxazolam, lorazepam, benzodiazepine, quazepam, ketazolam, clorazepate.
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