Xanax 0.25 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 1.00 (10 x 10: ৳ 100.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 10.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Alprazolam |
| Company | Navana pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title and Categories
- Xanax
Indications
- Anxiety disorder
- Short term relief of anxiety
- Anxiety associated with depression
- Panic disorder
Pharmacology
- Triazole analog
- Anxiolytic
- Hypnotic
- Anticonvulsive
- Interacts with GABA-benzodiazepine receptor complex
- CNS depressant activity
Dosage & Administration
- Initiate with 0.25 to 0.5 mg three times daily
- Maximum dose: 4 mg/day
- Individualized dosage for maximum beneficial effect
- Dosage adjustment for panic disorder
- Gradual dosage reduction when discontinuing therapy
- Adjusted dose for elderly, advanced liver disease patients
- Administration of Alprazolam 1 mg once daily
Interactions
- Aggravation of CNS-depressant action by other psychotropic drugs
- Interaction with anticonvulsants, antihistamines, alcohol, oral contraceptives
Side Effects
- Drowsiness
- Light-headedness
- Depression
- Headache
- Confusion
- Dry mouth
- Constipation
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Category D in pregnancy
- Avoidance in pregnancy
- Assumed excretion in breast milk
- Avoiding nursing by Alprazolam-using mothers
Precautions & Warnings
- Risk of psychological and physical dependence
- Caution in hepatic or renal disease, chronic pulmonary insufficiency, sleep apnea
- Dose adjustment or discontinuation under physician's advice
- Duration of therapy determined by physicians
Use in Special Populations
- Safety and effectiveness not established in individuals below 18 years
Overdose Effects
- Somnolence
- Confusion
- Impaired coordination
- Diminished reflexes
- Coma
- General supportive measures
- Immediate gastric lavage
Therapeutic Class
- Benzodiazepine sedatives
Storage Conditions
- Below 30°C temperature
- Away from light & moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children