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Indications

Depression Anxiety

Alprax XR is indicated for anxiety disorder, the short-term relief of anxiety, anxiety associated with depression, and panic disorder with or without agoraphobia.

⚠️ Always consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.

Pharmacology

Alprazolam belongs to the triazole group within the 1,4-benzodiazepine class of drugs. It works as an anxiolytic, with hypnotic and anticonvulsant properties as well. Its effects are believed to arise from its interaction with the Gamma Aminobutyric Acid (GABA)-benzodiazepine receptor complex. As with all benzodiazepines, it produces a dose-related depressant effect on the CNS, ranging from mild impairment of task performance to hypnosis.

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

Alprazolam falls under pregnancy category D, meaning it carries evidence of risk to the fetus and is best avoided during pregnancy. As with other benzodiazepines, it is thought to pass into breast milk, so mothers who need to take Alprazolam should not breastfeed while using it.

⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

Dosage Reference

⚠️ Reference ranges from official sources only. Consult your doctor for personalized dosing.

Adults: Treatment should begin with 0.25 to 0.5 mg three times daily. Depending on the response, the dose may be increased at intervals of 3 to 4 days, in increments of no more than 1 mg per day. The maximum dose should not exceed 4 mg per day. Occasionally, patients with panic disorder may need as much as 10 mg a day to achieve a successful response; in these cases, periodic reassessment and consideration of dosage adjustment are required. Dosage should be individualised to achieve the maximum beneficial effect with the lowest possible dose. If side effects occur at the starting dose, the dose may be lowered. When discontinuing therapy, the dosage should be reduced gradually by no more than 0.5 mg every three days. In elderly patients, or in patients with advanced liver disease, the usual starting dose is 0.25 mg two or three times daily, which may be gradually increased if needed and tolerated. Patients who are on multiple-dose regimens of Alprazolam 0.25 mg or 0.5 mg should take Alprazolam 1 mg once daily, preferably in the morning. The tablets should be swallowed whole; they should not be chewed, crushed, or broken.

Side Effects & Interactions

Side Effects

No side-effect data recorded yet.