Serax

Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Anxiety Disorders, Syndrome

Treatment

5 FDA approvals

20 Active Studies for Serax

What is Serax

Oxazepam

The Generic name of this drug

Treatment Summary

Oxazepam is a type of medication used to help with alcohol withdrawal and anxiety disorders. It is known to be more consistent in the body than other benzodiazepines, which means it is less likely to react differently in patients of different ages or with liver issues. Oxazepam is a metabolite of diazepam and temazepam, meaning it doesn't change much in the body after it is absorbed, making it unlikely to interact with other medications.

Oxazepam

is the brand name

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Serax Overview & Background

Brand Name

Generic Name

First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

Oxazepam

Oxazepam

1987

30

Approved as Treatment by the FDA

Oxazepam, also called Oxazepam, is approved by the FDA for 5 uses including Anxiety Disorders and Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome .

Anxiety Disorders

Helps manage Anxiety Disorders

Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Syndrome

Anxiety Disorders

Helps manage Anxiety Disorders

Effectiveness

How Serax Affects Patients

Oxazepam is a type of benzodiazepine that helps to reduce anxiety and cause sedation. It works by boosting the effects of a natural chemical in the brain (GABA) that helps to calm nervous activity. Oxazepam is not as strong as other benzodiazepines and its effects are shorter-lasting. Care should be taken when giving it to people who may have issues with low blood pressure, as it can lead to hypotension in rare cases.

How Serax works in the body

Oxazepam works by enhancing the effects of GABA, a natural chemical in the brain that helps reduce nerve activity. Oxazepam binds to specific sites on the GABA receptors, called benzodiazepine binding sites. This enhances the inhibitory effects of GABA, which helps to reduce epileptic nerve firing and treat epilepsy.

When to interrupt dosage

The proposed dosage of Serax is dependent upon the diagnosed state, including Anxiety Disorders, Syndrome and Generalized Anxiety Disorder. The quantity of dosage varies, based on the technique of delivery (e.g. Tablet - Oral or Capsule, gelatin coated) found in the table underneath.

Condition

Dosage

Administration

Syndrome

, 15.0 mg, 30.0 mg, 10.0 mg

, Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

, 15.0 mg, 30.0 mg, 10.0 mg

, Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral

Anxiety Disorders

, 15.0 mg, 30.0 mg, 10.0 mg

, Oral, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral

Warnings

Serax has four contraindications, so it should not be utilized concurrently with the conditions shown in the following table.

Serax Contraindications

Condition

Risk Level

Notes

Open-angle glaucoma

Do Not Combine

Myasthenia Gravis

Do Not Combine

Pulse Frequency

Do Not Combine

Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions

Do Not Combine

Oxazepam may interact with Pulse Frequency

There are 20 known major drug interactions with Serax.

Common Serax Drug Interactions

Drug Name

Risk Level

Description

Azelastine

Major

Oxazepam may increase the central nervous system depressant (CNS depressant) activities of Azelastine.

Deutetrabenazine

Major

The risk or severity of sedation and somnolence can be increased when Oxazepam is combined with Deutetrabenazine.

Ethanol

Major

Oxazepam may increase the central nervous system depressant (CNS depressant) activities of Ethanol.

Methadone

Major

Oxazepam may increase the central nervous system depressant (CNS depressant) activities of Methadone.

Oliceridine

Major

The risk or severity of hypotension, sedation, death, somnolence, and respiratory depression can be increased when Oxazepam is combined with Oliceridine.

Serax Toxicity & Overdose Risk

The lowest toxic dose of oxazepam in rats and mice is greater than 8000mg/kg and 1540mg/kg, respectively. Symptoms of overdosing on oxazepam can range from mild to severe, and can even be fatal. Treatment includes pumping the stomach and providing supportive care. In some cases, the drug flumazenil may be used to help with treatment, but it may increase the risk of seizures for people who take benzodiazepines or antidepressants long-term.

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Serax Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Serax?

Presently, 396 active clinical trials are being conducted to examine the potential of Serax to ameliorate Anxiety Disorders, Syndrome and Generalized Anxiety Disorder.

Condition

Clinical Trials

Trial Phases

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

176 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable, Phase 2, Phase 4, Early Phase 1, Phase 3, Phase 1

Syndrome

4 Actively Recruiting

Phase 2, Phase 3, Not Applicable

Anxiety Disorders

52 Actively Recruiting

Phase 2, Not Applicable, Phase 4, Phase 3, Early Phase 1

Serax Reviews: What are patients saying about Serax?

5

Patient Review

11/8/2010

Serax for Anxious

Serax has been a dependable medication for me over the last 40 years. I've taken it in high doses when necessary and it's always worked as intended. If there are any long-term effects from taking this drug, I'd like to know about them.

5

Patient Review

11/2/2010

Serax for Anxious

I've only been taking this for a few days following a TIA, but it seems to be helping me cut down on my drinking. So far, so good.

5

Patient Review

2/17/2011

Serax for Anxious

This medication has been a game changer for me, easing my anxiety and improving my quality of life.

5

Patient Review

8/29/2012

Serax for Anxious

I've been taking this medication for years to relieve anxiety and sometimes help me sleep better. I use it very sparingly, maybe only 50 tablets per year. It really does help when I have problems though. And unlike other solutions (like alcohol abuse), it's not habit-forming in the least bit.

5

Patient Review

7/25/2011

Serax for Anxious

This medication has been a life-saver for me. I suffer from chronic anxiety and related symptoms, but taking just 15mg of Serax per day helps immensely.

5

Patient Review

11/6/2009

Serax for Anxious

I'm not sure what the difference is between the dosages, but this one worked great for me.

5

Patient Review

7/8/2010

Serax for Anxious

This treatment really helped me. I'm grateful for modern medicine.

5

Patient Review

5/7/2009

Serax for Psychosis caused by Sudden Alcohol Withdrawal

5

Patient Review

2/6/2013

Serax for Anxious

This treatment has really helped me out and I'm very grateful for it.

4.7

Patient Review

4/30/2012

Serax for Anxious

This medication helped me a lot when I was getting dental work done. I have serious anxiety around needles and blood, so this really took the edge off.

4.7

Patient Review

11/18/2009

Serax for Anxious

After I was diagnosed with Parkinson's, my doctor prescribed this treatment. I was originally taking it three times a day, but then he reduced it to once a day. Over time, I have stopped taking it except when my foot cramps up too much or when I am in an extremely anxious condition (about 1 time every week or two). It works well at relaxing my muscles.

4.3

Patient Review

7/12/2010

Serax for Psychosis caused by Sudden Alcohol Withdrawal

I have diabetic neuropathy and have had a complete hysterectomy,gallbladder removal, and broke my shoulder and arm 4 months ago. The broken bones have not healed. The Serax works great but doctor will not prescribe enough. I take 4 10 milligrams pills a day and 1 hydrocodone. I take 40 units of insulin twice a day.

4

Patient Review

7/21/2011

Serax for Anxious

Serax has been a huge help to me in managing my anxiety. Not only does it help with the mental symptoms, but also the physical ones like shortness of breath and profuse sweating.

3.7

Patient Review

2/26/2011

Serax for Anxious

This drug has helped me with both my muscle tension and insomnia without making me excessively drowsy.

3.7

Patient Review

10/22/2009

Serax for Anxious

Serax has been a life-saver for me. I used to drink at least a fifth of alcohol every day, and now I haven't had a drink in 30 days. I'm not entirely sure how it works, but it's made a huge difference for me nonetheless.

3

Patient Review

3/15/2010

Serax for Osteoporosis

I didn't experience any side effects.
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Patient Q&A Section about serax

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Is serax and oxazepam the same thing?

"Oxazepam is a medication that has been around since 1965 and is available almost exclusively as a generic drug. The generic versions of the medication should work as well as prescription versions."

Answered by AI

Is serax a sleeping pill?

"Serax is a benzodiazepine used to treat anxiety disorders and alcohol withdrawal symptoms. It may also be used for sleep (insomnia)."

Answered by AI

What is the difference between serax and Xanax?

"Serax (oxazepam) is used to treat seizures that occur during alcohol withdrawal, and is also effective for short-term relief of anxiety symptoms. Xanax (alprazolam) is used to manage anxiety that is associated with depression, and works very quickly - usually within hours."

Answered by AI

What is the drug serax used for?

"This medication is used to treat anxiety and acute alcohol withdrawal. It belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines which act on the brain and nerves (central nervous system) to produce a calming and anti-seizure effect."

Answered by AI

Clinical Trials for Serax

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Psilocybin Therapy for Anxiety and Depression in Cancer

18 - 85
All Sexes
Seattle, WA

This phase II trial tests the safety, side effects and how well group retreat psilocybin therapy works for the treatment of anxiety and depression in patients with solid tumors that have spread from where they first started (primary site) to other places in the body (metastatic) or with hematologic cancers for which no treatment is currently available (incurable). For patients with metastatic, incurable cancer, unrelieved anxiety and existential distress can cause profound suffering. Psilocybin therapy can relieve anxiety and existential distress by disrupting patterns of thinking that contribute to anxiety and depression. Psilocybin is a substance being studied in the treatment of anxiety or depression in patients with cancer. In this study, a pharmaceutical grade of psilocybin will be used that has been approved by the FDA for research, provided by Filament Health. Psilocybin acts on the brain by resetting the brain's activity and increasing connections between brain regions, particularly those involved in mood regulation and self-perception. In this study psilocybin is combined with structured discussions and reflections that enable patients to have new insights about their situation. In a prior study, group retreat psilocybin therapy was proven to be safe and this study tests a refined dosing regimen for symptoms of anxiety and depression in patients with metastatic solid tumors or incurable hematologic malignancies.

Phase 2
Waitlist Available

Fred Hutch/University of Washington Cancer Consortium

Anthony Back, MD

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Lakota Family Acceptance Program for Depression and Anxiety

Any Age
All Sexes
Pine Ridge, SD

The goal of this open pilot trial (OPT) is to develop a Lakota-adapted Family Acceptance Project (LFAP) for Indigenous 2SLGBTQ+ youth and their caregivers. The OPT is specifically focused on acceptability, feasibility, and safety of programming and research protocols. The investigators will also examine pre- to post- changes on outcomes for the sole purposes of making sure scores on measures are changing in the hypothesized direction (e.g., depression scores are going from moderate to minimal as opposed to no change or depression scores increasing). Once enrolled in the study, participants complete a baseline survey. Then participants will engage in LFAP which is an 8-session group intervention; sessions will be scheduled once a week for eight weeks (at 2 hours per session). Participants will complete survey instruments before and immediately after the program sessions, in addition to post-program surveys and an exit interview.

Recruiting
Has No Placebo

Wahwala Iyohlogya/Peaceful Means (+1 Sites)

Katie Edwards, PhD

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VR-Enhanced PMR for Post-Burn Symptoms

18+
All Sexes
Baltimore, MD

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether progressive muscle relaxation (PMR), delivered either alone or enhanced with virtual reality (VR), can help treat chronic symptom, such as pain, itch, anxiety, sleep disturbances, and fatigue, in adult burn survivors. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does VR-enhanced PMR (VR-PMR) reduce chronic pain, anxiety, itch, sleep disturbances, and fatigue more effectively than standard PMR? * Is VR-PMR a feasible and acceptable self-administered home-based intervention for burn survivors? Researchers will compare two self-administered intervention conditions, VR-enhanced PMR and standard PMR, using a randomized to sequence crossover design to see if VR technology enhances the therapeutic effects of PMR on chronic symptom management in burn survivors. Participants will: * Complete home-based sessions of VR-enhanced PMR * Complete home-based sessions of standard PMR * Report symptoms such as pain, itch, anxiety, sleep disturbances, and fatigue throughout the study * Use VR equipment provided for the intervention period (during the VR-PMR arm)

Recruiting
Has No Placebo

Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

Sheera Lerman Zohar, PhD

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Wellbeing Interventions for Anxiety

10 - 20
All Sexes
Sugar Land, TX

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if psychology and music based interventions can impact anxiety and overall wellbeing in adolescents enrolled in choral music classes. The main questions it aims to answer are: Do specific psychology and music based breathing interventions impact anxiety and overall wellbeing in adolescents? Do specific psychology and music based performance anxiety reduction interventions impact anxiety and overall wellbeing in adolescents? Do specific psychology and music based emotion regulation interventions impact anxiety and overall wellbeing in adolescents? Researchers will compare results of pre-test data, post-test data, qualitative interviews, and surveys of adult choral directors to see if there is a measurable impact on adolescent anxiety and overall wellbeing. Participants will: * Use box breathing during choral music warm-ups to connect choral breathing to breathing for anxiety reduction * Use "magnify" technique to compare cognitive distortions regarding an upcoming performance that may cause anxiety to the most likely realistic outcome * Use emotion regulation through song lyrics technique to connect lyrics of choral music repertoire to participants experienced emotions

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

Fort Bend ISD

Jane Kuehne, PhD

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Transcranial Alternating Current Stimulation for Anxiety

19 - 70
All Sexes
Birmingham, AL

Transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS) in a wearable brain stimulation device that delivers a low intensity, pulsed, alternating current via scalp electrodes. Prior sham-controlled clinical trials have shown the therapeutic effects and safety of tACS for the treatment of anxiety and depression. In addition, tACS is rapid acting and well tolerated. After the device is issued to the patient during an in-office orientation and training session, the tACS device can be safely used by the patient at the convenience of their own home. Up to 40 Veterans under that age of 70 who have clinically significant anxiety will be enrolled in an 8-week open-label trial of Model FW-200 tACS to evaluate feasibility, acceptability, adherence and impact on anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), sleep and neurocognitive measures. Participants may have a concurrent diagnosis of major depressive disorder (MDD) and/or PTSD.

Recruiting
Has No Placebo

Birmingham VA

Lori Davis, MD

Fisher Wallace Laboratories

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