Alprazolam is in a group of drugs called benzodiazepines (ben-zoe-dye-AZE-eh-peens). It works by slowing down the movement of chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced. This results in a reduction in nervous tension (anxiety).
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XANAX Tablets contain alprazolam which is a triazolo analog of the 1,4 benzodiazepine class of central nervous system-active compounds.
The chemical name of alprazolam is 8-Chloro-1-methyl-6-phenyl-4H-s-triazolo [4,3-I] [1,4] benzodiazepine.
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alprozolam - Trusted Medicine - Misspelled Drug Names
Alprozolam
Alprozolam is a tranquilizer used in the short-term relief of symptoms of anxiety or the treatment of anxiety disorders.
Alprozolam is in a group of drugs called benzodiazepine.
Alprozolam affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause anxiety.
Some doctors prescribe alprozolam to treat alcohol withdrawal, fear of open spaces and strangers, depression, irritable bowel syndrome, and premenstrual syndrome.
Indications
Alarming state and neuroses, accompanied by a sense of anxiety, danger, anxiety, stress, sleep deterioration, irritability, as well as somatic violations;
Disturbingly mixed-depressive condition;
Neurotic-reactive depressive state, accompanied by a decline of mood, loss of interest in environmental concern, loss of sleep, loss of appetite, somatic violations;
Neurotic state of anxiety and depression, developed against the backdrop of somatic diseases;
Panic disorder in combination and without symptoms of phobia.
Contraindications
Increased sensitivity to benzodiazepines derivatives.
Dosage
Dose of the drug set individually and in the process of corrective treatment, depending on the results. Dose must be enhanced with caution, first in the evening, and then in the daytime reception. We recommend using the lowest effective dose.
For adults, with states of concern and anxiety the initial dose is 250-500 mg 3 times per day, the average maintenance dose - 0.5-4 mg / day in several ways.
When depression starting dose is 500 mg 3 times per day, if necessary, gradually increase the dose to 1-4.5 mg / day.
Cautions
With caution should appoint alprozolam patients with violations of the functions of the liver and / or kidneys, acute respiratory insufficiency, to proceed in acute glaucoma.
It should not be applied alprozolam in patients with depression with psychomotor braked, as well as the presence of bipolar depression and psychotic symptoms.
Application alprozolam in persons with severe depression and / or suicidal inclinations requires constant attention and the appointment of the drug in the minimum initial doses. Particular caution should be followed in the appointment alprozolam patients tend to abuse drugs, in connection with increased risk of development and adjusting the formation of drug dependence among this category of patients.
Security application alprozolam in pregnancy and during lactation (breastfeeding) is not installed.
Side Effects
drowsiness, dizziness, sometimes - visual impairment, headaches, depression, anxiety,
Violations of memory and coordination; rarely - arousal, difficulty concentrating,
irritability, anorexia.
there are reports of increasing intraocular pressure.
change in body weight, violations of libido, irregular menstrual cycle.
Adverse events, and if arise, it usually manifests itself at the beginning of therapy and usually disappear while continuing therapy or at lower doses.
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