Oxamin
Oxamin is a sleep and calming medicine that helps relieve anxiety, tension, restlessness, and treats insomnia, sometimes used with antidepressants.
Form
tabletti
Strength
15 mg
Active Ingredient
Oxazepam
Manufacturer
ratiopharm GmbH
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will tell you the right dose for you.
Method
Swallow the tablets whole with plenty of liquid, with or without food.
Important
Always follow your doctor's instructions for the maximum daily dose.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Tiredness
- •Worsened sleep apnea (breathing stops during sleep)
RARE
- •Dizziness
- •Headache
- •Unsteady movements
- •Muscle weakness
- •Memory loss for new events
- •Allergic skin reactions
- •Confusion
- •Insomnia
- •Agitation
- •Aggression
- •Hallucinations
- •Abnormal liver tests
- •Changes in blood counts
- •Menstrual cycle changes
- •Increased appetite
- •Speech problems
- •Vision problems
- •Changes in sex drive
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to oxazepam, other benzodiazepines, or any other ingredients in this medicine.
- Do not use if you have severe breathing problems, a muscle weakness condition called myasthenia gravis, severe sleep apnea, or acute poisoning from alcohol or other medicines.
- Avoid alcohol while taking this medicine, as it can be dangerous and increase the effects of the medicine.
- This medicine can affect your ability to drive or use machines. Be careful, especially at the start of treatment and if you drink alcohol.
- Do not stop taking this medicine suddenly, as long-term use can cause dependence and withdrawal symptoms like anxiety, insomnia, and seizures. Always reduce the dose gradually under your doctor's supervision.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category C
Suitable for older adults, with specific precautions. Sedative. For short-term use only. Increases the risk of drug addiction, cognitive disorder and traffic accidents. Increases risk of falls. Paradoxically, may increase anxiety, restlessness and aggression. (updated 15.1.2024)