Syms

by Xenon

Active ingredient: Alprazolam

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About Alprazolam

Tranquilizer, Sedative/Hypnotic

Uses

Short-term treatment of anxiety and anxiety accompanying depression.

How to take it

Adults: Anxiety: Initial: 0.25-0.5 mg three times daily. Titrate: May increase every 3-4 days. Max: 4 mg/day. Panic Disorder: Initial: 0.5-1 mg daily, preferably in the morning. Titrate: Increase by 1 mg/day every 3-4 days. Maintenance: 1-10 mg/day. Usual: 3-6 mg/day. Children: Not recommended.

Side effects

Insomnia, restlessness, headache, dizziness, akathisia, somnolence, tremor, blurred vision, GI upset, asthaenia. Stroke, TIA in elderly demented patients.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Pregnancy: Contraindicated in pregnancy. Lactation: Contraindicated or not recommended. Precautions: Severe hepatic impairment. Elderly with dementia. Tardive dyskinesia; reduce dose or discontinue. Signs of neuroleptic malignant syndrome; discontinue. History of seizures. Diabetes; monitor patients for signs of hyperglycaemia.

Advice

Take with or without meals. To reduce sleepiness or drowsiness, take immediately after meals. Do not chew or crush extended release tablet, swallow whole. Contact prescriber if there is acute headache, confusion, excitation, increased sleepiness, depression, mental agitation, lack of sleepiness, fatigue, nightmares, dizziness, personality changes, change in memory, muscle cramps, weakness, tremors, rigidity, changes in urinary pattern, change in vision, ringing in ears, loss of appetite, abdominal cramps, constipation, vomiting, fast heartbeat, chest pain, palpitations, increased sweating or if there is worsening of condition. Do not take any new medication especially antihistamines, pain…

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Interactions with Alprazolam

Potent inhibitors of CYP3A4 or 2D6. Potent inducers of CYP3A4. Alpha blockers, alcohol, CNS drugs.

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