PRODUCT DETAILS

About Boxa 15mg Tablet

OXAZEPAM belongs to a class of benzodiazepines called 'anxiolytic' or 'anti-anxiety agents' used to treat the short-term (2-4 weeks) treatment for the anxiety or panic disorder. Anxiety or panic disorder is a mental health disorder associated with unnecessary fear, worry and excessive nervousness that may interfere with daily activities. The symptoms of anxiety include feeling more stress than required for that event and lack of ability to set aside restlessness and worry.

OXAZEPAM contains Oxazepam, an anti-anxiety drug that works by increasing the activity of GABA (a chemical messenger in the brain that acts as a natural nerve-calming agent) that is involved in inducing drowsiness. Thereby, OXAZEPAM relaxes muscles, reduces anxiety and induces drowsiness.

Uses of Boxa 15mg Tablet

Anxiety disorder

Medicinal Benefits of Boxa 15mg Tablet

OXAZEPAM contains Oxazepam, an anti-anxiety drug used in the short-term (2 to 4 weeks) treatment of anxiety disorder. OXAZEPAM increases the activity of GABA (a chemical messenger in the brain that acts as a natural nerve-calming agent) that is involved in inducing drowsiness. Thereby, OXAZEPAM relaxes muscles, reduces anxiety and induces drowsiness. Also, OXAZEPAM is used to relieve anxiety caused due to alcohol withdrawal.

Directions for Use

Take OXAZEPAM with or without food as advised by your doctor and swallow whole with a glass of water. Do not break, crush or chew it.

Side Effects of Boxa 15mg Tablet

• Muscle weakness
• Drowsiness
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Tiredness
• Double vision
• Difficulty in controlling movements

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In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to OXAZEPAM or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Avoid taking OXAZEPAM if you are pregnant as it may cause withdrawal symptoms in the baby. OXAZEPAM may be excreted in breastmilk and cause adverse effects in the baby. Therefore, avoid taking OXAZEPAM if you are breastfeeding. OXAZEPAM should be used with caution in elderly patients as there is an increased risk of adverse effects. OXAZEPAM should not be used in children until and unless prescribed by a doctor. Avoid consumption of alcohol with OXAZEPAM as it may increase sedative effects of OXAZEPAM. OXAZEPAM may cause drowsiness or affect concentration. It is an offence to drive if OXAZEPAM affects you. Therefore, avoid driving if you feel drowsy after taking OXAZEPAM. If you have breathing difficulties, myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), phobia or obsession, depression, personality disorder, porphyria (an inherited condition causing stomach pain, skin blisters and nervous system or brain disorders), history of drug abuse, sleep apnoea (sleep disorder in which breathing stops and starts repeatedly), kidney, liver or lung problems, inform your doctor before taking OXAZEPAM.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

OXAZEPAM may interact with gout medicine (probenecid), muscle relaxants (tizanidine, baclofen), anticonvulsants (phenytoin), antibiotic (rifampicin), antivirals (zidovudine, ritonavir), antiparkinson drug (levodopa), antipsychotics (aripiprazole, quetiapine), a drug used to treat nausea and vomiting (nabilone), antidepressants (duloxetine, venlafaxine, escitalopram, pregabalin, desvenlafaxine, sertraline), pain reliever and fever reducer (acetaminophen), opioid pain killers (codeine).

Drug-Disease Interaction:

If you have breathing difficulties, myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), phobia or obsession, depression, personality disorder, porphyria (an inherited condition causing stomach pain, skin blisters and nervous system or brain disorders), history of drug abuse, sleep apnoea (sleep disorder in which breathing stops and starts repeatedly), kidney, liver or lung problems, inform your doctor before taking OXAZEPAM.

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

Avoid consumption of alcohol with OXAZEPAM as it may increase the sedative effects of OXAZEPAM.

PREGNANCY

OXAZEPAM is a Category D pregnancy drug and is not recommended for pregnant women as it may cause withdrawal symptoms in the baby. Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy before taking OXAZEPAM.

BREAST FEEDING

OXAZEPAM may be excreted in human milk and cause harm to the baby. Therefore, avoid taking OXAZEPAM if you are breastfeeding.

DRIVING

OXAZEPAM may cause drowsiness or affect concentration. It is an offence to drive if OXAZEPAM affects you. Therefore, avoid driving if you feel drowsy after taking OXAZEPAM.

LIVER

Take OXAZEPAM with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

KIDNEY

If you have any concerns regarding the use of OXAZEPAM in patients with kidney problems, please consult a doctor.