Oxazepam
Oxazepam
Also know as?
No other known names.
Metabolite of diazepam, prazepam and temazepam.
| ‘Medicinal’ drugs (risk based approach) | Threshold limit in microgrammes per litre of blood (µg/L) |
|---|---|
| Oxazepam | 300µg/L |
Oxazepam has sedative and hypnotic properties. Used to treat anxiety, PSTD, insomnia, to control alcohol withdrawal symptoms.
Why may this be prescribed?
This drug is no longer licensed in the UK, it was prohibited for prescription by the NHS in 1992. However 1mg is available under private prescription.
- Used as a hypnotic, sedative and skeletal muscle relaxant drug.
- Effects can last from 8 to 24 hours.
Side effects?
Drowsiness, light headedness, dizziness, vertigo, fainting.
Likely level of drug expected to be impaired?
300µg/L
Therapeutic levels are usually 0.2 – 1.5 µg/ml.
How long will it take to leave my system?
Detection time starts – 3-8 hours after taking.
- Urine – Up to 10 days.
- Hair – Up to 90 days.
- Saliva – Up to 3 days.
- Blood – Up to 1 day.
