What Xanax (alprazolam) is and what it is used for?
Xanax
is a medication that is used for sedation having an active ingredient called
alprazolam. Xanax (alprazolam) belongs to a class of medicines known as
benzodiazepines that work by affecting neurotransmitters in the brain, promotes
sleep, reduce anxiety and worry and produce calming effect.
Xanax
(alprazolam) tablets are only used to treat severe anxiety or the anxiety
induced by depression. Do not use Xanax (alprazolam) for the treatment of
depression as it may provoke your suicidal thoughts. It can also be used for
panic disorder.
Xanax
(alprazolam) tablets should only be used for a short-term treatment of anxiety
that the therapy must not exceed 12 weeks, including a period where the dose is
gradually reduced (this phenomenon of gradual dose reduction is called dose
tapering) in order to avoid withdrawal effects alprazolam.
Xanax (alprazolam), like other benzodiazepines, has an affinity for
the benzodiazepine receptors (both BNZ-1 & BNZ-2) in the brain. It
facilitates the inhibitory chemical activity of gamma-aminobutyric acid, which
mediates both pre- and post-synaptic inhibition in the central nervous system
(CNS). It also works by enhancing the effect of GABA by interacting with GABA-A
receptors.
Do not take Xanax (alprazolam):
·
If you are allergic to
alprazolam or other benzodiazepines
·
If you suffering from ‘myasthenia gravis’ a disease
that causes very weak and tired muscles.
·
If you are suffering from
severe chest problems or breathing difficulties
·
If you are suffering from ‘sleep apnoea’
- that is a condition in which your breathing becomes irregular. Sometimes, breathing
stops for a short period, while you are asleep.
·
If you are suffering from
hepatic problems.
Consult to your
doctor before using Xanax (alprazolam) tablets:
·
if you are a drug addict or
have a history of drug abuse or alcohol consumption
·
if you have any personality disorder
·
if you are already suffering
from depression, as Xanax (alprazolam) may exaggerate your suicidal feelings
·
if you have suffered from
depression in past, as usage of alprazolam may lead to reoccurrence of the depression
·
if you are suffering from renal
or hepatic problems
Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has prescribed you. Do not take Xanax (alprazolam) with an alcoholic drink.
The recommended dose is:
The treatment with alprazolam is usually started by a single dose of
250 microgram or 500 microgram three times a day. This results in a total dose
of 750 micrograms up to 1500 micrograms a day. If an increase in dose is
required your doctor will do this by gradually increasing the dose. This
gradual increase in dose is started with the night time dose before sleep
making sure that you are alert in your daily activities during the day. If you
experience any of the side effects your doctor may lower your dose.
If
you are an older patient or you are suffering from renal or hepatic problems
you must start your treatment with a lower dose i.e., 250 micrograms three
times a day (total 750 micrograms a day). This dose may be gradually increased
(if needed) and also if you do not experience any sort of side effects.
Xananx (alprazolam) is not recommended
for children and adolescents under the age of 18 years.
It is important for you to not take more tablets than you are
prescribed. If you do accidentally take too many tablets you might experience
drowsiness, confusion, feeling cold, slurred speech, drop in blood pressure and
difficulty in breathing. If you do accidentally take too many tablets, seek
medical attention immediately.
If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember unless
if it is time for your next dose. Do not take a double dose to make up for a
missed dose.
Always seek advice of your doctor before you stop taking Xanax
(alprazolam) tablets as its stoppage require dose tapering (gradual reduction
of dose). If you stop taking the tablets or reduce the dose suddenly you can get ‘rebound’ effects
which might cause
you to become temporarily more
anxious or causes restlessness or you may experience difficulty in sleeping.
These symptoms will go away with time as your body start re-adjusting.
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding mother, or you may be thinking
to get pregnant or you are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or
pharmacist for advice before starting treatment with this medicine. Do not
breast-feed while taking Xanax (alprazolam), as like other benzodiazepines this
drug also pass into breast milk.
Xanax
(alprazolam) may make you feel sleepy or dizzy and you might lose your
concentration so it is very important for you to not operate machinery until
you become aware how your body is responding to these tablets.
Xanax
(alprazolam) can affect your ability to drive as it makes you feel sleepy or
dizzy. So, do not drive while taking this medicine until you know how you are
affected by this medicine.
Some common side
effects of Xanax (alprazolam) are as follows:
Depression,
Sleepiness and drowsiness, Jerky, uncoordinated movements, Inability to
remember bits of information, Slurred speech, Dizziness, light-headedness,
Headaches, Constipation, Dry mouth, Tiredness, Irritability, Loss of appetite,
Confusion and disorientation, Nervousness or feeling anxious or agitated,
Insomnia (lack of sleep), ataxia, Loss of alertness or concentration, Shakiness
or trembling, Double or blurred vision, Feeling sick, Skin reactions etc.
Keep this
medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not
use this medicine after the expiry
date which is stated on the carton
and blister strip
after ‘EXP’. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
Do not store your tablets above 25°C. Keep in the original package/container in order to protect from heat, light & moisture.
Reference links:
1 ) https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/1657/smpc
2 ) medicines.org.uk
3 ) https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2016/018276s052lbl.pdf
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