oxazepam

ox·az·e·pam

 (ŏk-săz′ə-păm′)

n.

A benzodiazepine drug, C₁₅H₁₁ClN₂O₂, used to treat anxiety and alcohol withdrawal.

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[(hydr)ox(y) + (di)azepam.]

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oxazepam

(ɒksˈæzəˌpæm)

n

(Medicine) a drug used to relieve anxiety

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oxazepam - a tranquilizing drug (trade name Serax) used to treat anxiety and insomnia and alcohol withdrawal Serax antianxiety drug, anxiolytic, anxiolytic drug, minor tranquilizer, minor tranquilliser, minor tranquillizer - a tranquilizer used to relieve anxiety and reduce tension and irritability

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