Question

A primary healthcare provider prescribes oxazepam for a client who is beginning to experience withdrawal symptoms while undergoing detoxification. What are the primary reasons that oxazepam is given during detoxification?

Answer 1

Detoxification may be defined as the process of the removal of the harmful or toxic substances from the body. The smooth endoplasmic reticulum of liver plays an important role in drug detoxification.

During detoxification the drug known as oxazepam is given to the patient. This drug reduces the tremor and the anxiety states of the patient. This drug reduces the symptoms and also increases the GABA effect in the body of the patient that makes him calm.