Generic Name
AlprazolamPacks Price
- Tab 0.25 mg: 3x10's: Rs.169
- Tab 0.5 mg: 3x10's: Rs. 236
Alp
Therapeutic Group
Psycholeptics (Antipsychotic, Anxiolytic/Hypnotic)Indication Dosage
Alprazolam is a medication used to help people who feel extremely anxious or worried. It's also sometimes prescribed for panic attacks. It can make you feel more relaxed and calm when you're dealing with these kinds of feelings. However, it's important to use it only under a doctor's guidance because it can be habit-forming if not taken properly.
Short-term Use In Anxiety:
- Adult: 250-500 Micrograms 3 Times A Day, Increased If Necessary Up To 3 Mg Daily, May Be Increased Every 3-4 Days; Max: 4 Mg/day. For Debilitated Patients, Use Elderly Dose.
- Elderly: 250 Mcg 2-3 Times A Day, Increased If Necessary Up To 3 Mg Daily
Panic Disorder:
- Adult: Initially 0.5-1 Mg Daily, Preferably In The Morning, Then Increase By 1 Mg/day Every 3-4 Days. Maintenance: 1-10 Mg/day. Usual: 3-6 Mg/day.
- Children: Not Recommended.
Content
- Tab 0.25mg /0.5mg /1mg /2mg: Alprazolam 0.25mg /0.5mg /1mg /2mg.
Pregnancy
Contraindicated
Stability
- Benzodiazepine
Contra Indications
- Respiratory Depression, Chronic Psychosis, Hyperkinesis, Obsessional States, Phobic States, Not Recommended For Use Alone To Treat Depression (or Anxiety Associated With Depression),
Precautions
- Respiratory Depression, Chronic Psychosis, Hyperkinesis, Obsessional States, Phobic States, Not Recommended For Use Alone To Treat Depression (or Anxiety Associated With Depression),
Lactation
- Contraindicated
Side Effects
- Ataxia
- Amnesia
- Confusion
- Dependence
- Drowsiness
- Lightheadedness
- Muscle Weakness
- Paradoxical Increase In Aggression
- Dizziness
- Dysarthria
- Gi Disturbances
- Gynaecomastia
- Headache
- Hypotension
- Incontinence
- Salivation Changes
- Slurred Speech
- Tremor
- Urinary Retention
- Vertigo
- Visual Disturbances.
- Rare: Apnoea
- Blood Disorders
- Jaundice
- Respiratory Depression
- Skin Reactions
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Author
Shahid Arif