Note: Duration of action of the benzodiazepine is important - shorter acting drugs like temazepam are not recommended.
When is Oxazepam Prescribed?
Well known as sleeping drugs, oxazepam and nitrazepam are available on prescription from a doctor. They are prescribed for insomnia (when a person is unable to sleep). Oxazepam is usually prescribed in packets containing 25 sleeping tablets, which come in two sizes, 15mg and 30mg.
People using propoxyphene, often take a full packet of 30mg oxazepam tablets as the supplement.
Using Propoxyphene
The drugs are taken sequentially. Prepare the propoxyphene by pulling apart 100 x 100mg capsules (or cut them open with scissors) and empty the 10gm white dextropropoxyphene na- psylate powder into a glass. In another glass place 10 or more 30mg oxazepam tablets and cover them with water.
It is wise to take an anti-emetic (eg metoclopramide) either as a single stat dose or for 48 hours before the planned death. After having something light to eat, add enough water to the 10gm of propoxyphene powder so that stirring allows the drug to be drunk. Note: the napsylate does not dissolve in the water, stir with a spoon and then drink the suspension of particles. Stir the second glass with the oxazepam and water till this also can be taken as a drink.
