Oxazolam is a drug that is a
benzodiazepine derivative. It has
anxiolytic
An anxiolytic (; also antipanic or antianxiety agent) is a medication or other intervention that reduces anxiety. This effect is in contrast to anxiogenic agents which increase anxiety. Anxiolytic medications are used for the treatment of anxiet ...
,
anticonvulsant,
sedative, and
skeletal muscle relaxant
A muscle relaxant is a drug that affects skeletal muscle function and decreases the muscle tone. It may be used to alleviate symptoms such as muscle spasms, pain, and hyperreflexia. The term "muscle relaxant" is used to refer to two major therapeu ...
properties. It is a
prodrug for
desmethyldiazepam.
See also
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Benzodiazepine
References
Chloroarenes
GABAA receptor positive allosteric modulators
Lactams
Oxazolobenzodiazepines
Prodrugs
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