Alpranax Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Alprazolam

Indications/Uses

Anxiety, depression, panic-related disorders.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Anxiety Initially 0.25-0.5 mg tds. Usual dose range: 0.5-4 mg daily. Depression Initially 0.5 mg tds. Usual dose range: 1.5-4.5 mg daily. Panic-related disorders Initially 0.5-1 mg at bedtime. Usual dose range: Adjusted according to patient's response, in increments no ≤1 mg every 3-4 days. Elderly or debilitated patient Initially 0.25 mg bd-tds. Dose range: 0.5-0.75 mg daily.

Administration

May be taken with or without food: Side effects (eg, sleepiness/drowsiness) may be reduced if taken immediately after meals.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to benzodiazepines.

Special Precautions

Individuals prone to abuse drugs. Chronic resp insufficiency. Avoid abrupt discontinuation. May impair ability to drive or operate machinery. Renal or hepatic dysfunction. Pregnancy & lactation. Childn. Elderly or debilitated patients.

Adverse Reactions

Drowsiness.

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Drug Interactions

Alcohol, antipsychotics, hypnotics, anxiolytics/sedatives, antidepressants, narcotic analgesics, antiepileptic drugs, anesth & sedative antihistamines. CYP3A isoenzyme inhibitors. Fluoxetine, propoxyphene, OC, sertraline, diltiazem, or macrolides, ritonavir. Not recommended w/ azole-type antifungals.

MIMS Class

Anxiolytics

ATC Classification

N05BA12 - alprazolam ; Belongs to the class of benzodiazepine derivatives anxiolytics. Used in the management of anxiety, agitation or tension.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Alpranax tab 0.5 mg

Packing/Price

50 × 10's

Alpranax

alprazolam

Manufacturer:

Y.S.P. Industries

Distributor:

Y.S.P. Industries