Oxazepam overdose (Serax overdose, Adumbran overdose, Serenid Forte overdose, Zapex overdose, Novoxapam overdose, Oxpam overdose)

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Oxazepam overdose

Alternate Names : Serax overdose, Adumbran overdose, Serenid Forte overdose, Zapex overdose, Novoxapam overdose, Oxpam overdose

Definition

Oxazepam is a medicine used to treat anxiety and symptoms of alcohol withdrawal. Oxazepam overdose occurs when someone accidentally or intentionally takes too much of this medicine.

Poisonous Ingredient

Oxazepam

Where Found

Oxazepam is sold under the following brand names:

Adumbran
Novoxapam
Oxpam
Serax
Serenid Forte
Zapex

This list may not be all-inclusive.

Symptoms & Signs

Eyes, ears, nose, and throat
- Blurred vision
- Double vision
- Rapid side-to-side movement of the eyes
Gastrointestinal
- Nausea
Lungs
- Slow breathing
Nervous system
- Confusion
- Coma
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Fainting
- Slurred speech
- Staggering gait
- Stupor
- Tiredness
- Uncoordinated movement
- Weakness
Skin
- Rash

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Oxazepam overdose : Definition
Oxazepam overdose : Poisonous Ingredient
Oxazepam overdose : Where Found
Oxazepam overdose : Symptoms & Signs
Oxazepam overdose : Before Calling Emergency
Oxazepam overdose : Poison Control, or a Local Emergency Number
Oxazepam overdose : What to Expect at the Emergency Room
Oxazepam overdose : Prognosis (Expectations)
Oxazepam overdose : References

Review Date : 2/3/2009
Reviewed By : John E. Duldner, Jr., MD, MS, Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, Samaritan Regional Health System, Ashland, Ohio. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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