Zolax 0.25 mg (Tablet)

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Alprazolam
Company Beximco pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Zolax 05 mg tablet

Indications

  • Anxiety disorder
  • Short term relief of anxiety
  • Anxiety associated with depression
  • Panic disorder, with or without agoraphobia

Pharmacology

  • Alprazolam is a triazole analog of the 1,4-benzodiazepine class of drugs
  • Anxiolytic with hypnotic and anticonvulsive properties
  • Ineracts with the Gamma Aminobutyric Acid (GABA)- benzodiazepine receptor complex
  • Causes dose-related CNS depressant activity

Dosage & Administration

  • Initiate treatment with a dose of 0.25 to 0.5 mg three times daily
  • Max dose should not exceed 4 mg/day
  • Individualized dosage for maximum beneficial effect
  • Gradual dosage reduction when discontinuing therapy

Interaction

  • CNS-depressant action may be aggravated by concomitant use of other psychotropic drugs, anticonvulsants, antihistaminics, alcohol, and oral contraceptives

Side Effects

  • Drowsiness and light-headedness
  • Possible side effects include depression, headache, confusion, dry mouth, constipation

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Categorized in pregnancy category D
  • Excreted in breast milk
  • Should be avoided in pregnancy
  • Nursing should not be undertaken by mothers who must use Alprazolam

Precautions & Warnings

  • May produce psychological and physical dependence
  • Caution in patients with hepatic or renal disease, chronic pulmonary insufficiency, or sleep apnea
  • Duration of therapy to be determined by physicians

Use in Special Populations

  • Safety and effectiveness not established in individuals below 18 years of age

Overdose Effects

  • Manifestations of overdosage include somnolence, confusion, impaired coordination, diminished reflexes, and coma
  • General supportive measures and immediate gastric lavage should be employed

Therapeutic Class

  • Benzodiazepine sedatives

Storage Conditions

  • Keep below 30°C temperature
  • Keep away from light and moisture
  • Keep out of the reach of children

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