Xanax (0.5mg) 30 Tablets

It's belongs to the benzodiazepines drug class, it enhances the function of the neurotransmitter known as; GABA, it acts on brain nerves to produce a calming effect and in result treats anxiety and panic disorders.

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Used for the treatment of Generalized Anxiety Disorder, anxiety associated with Depression, short-term anxiety, panic disorder with or without agoraphobia.

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Dose must be taken according to the doctor’s advice only; doses given below are suggested as supportive literature for better understanding in some areas of requirements. Adult dose: For anxiety: 0.25 to 0.5mg every 6-8 hours (do not exceed 4mg per day). For panic disorders: Immediate-release form; 0.5 every 6-8 hours, 1verage dose is: 5-6 mg orally a day, maximum dose is 10mg orally after every 8 hours a day. In extended release form 0.5-1mg orally a day; may increase ≤1 mg/day after 3-4 days, average dose is: 3-6mg orally a day. For anxiety associated with depression: 0.5-1mg orally a day; may increase ≤1 mg/day after 3-4 days, average dose is: 3-6mg orally a day. For premenstrual syndrome: 0.25 mg orally after every 6-12 hours; start treatment at day 16-18 of menses (not to exceed 3-4 mg/day); gradually decrease a daily dose over 2-3 days once menses occurs.

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Overdose of this drug can lead to drug abuse and dependency, so only use this medicine upon prescription and in the amount and frequency indicated by the registered medical practitioner.

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In case you missed any dose, take the next dose as soon as you remember, but don't double your next dose to compensate for the missed one.

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It can be taken with or without food, taking this medicine with food can help to avoid the chances of stomach upset.

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This medication should not be used in patients who have respiratory depression, closed angle glaucoma, acute porphyria, depression signs of dependance or abuse and toxicity to any of its components.

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Unraveling the side effects lurking behind this product are the following:

• Skin rash

• Sedation

• Drowsiness

• Ataxia

• Memory impairment

• Irritability

• Cognitive dysfunction

• Constipation

• Confusion

• Allergic rhinitis

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In some patients including the older ones, this medicine can lead to dizziness and lack of alertness, so avoid driving a vehicle after its use and also avoid the activities that could be dangerous in case of less alertness.

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Drug interactions with alprazolam include:

• Morphine (increases CNS depression)
• Codeine (increases CNS depression)
• Oxycodone (increases CNS depression)
• Ketoconazole (inhibits metabolism, increases alprazolam levels)
• Itraconazole (inhibits metabolism, increases alprazolam levels)
• Erythromycin (inhibits metabolism, increases alprazolam levels)
• Clarithromycin (inhibits metabolism, increases alprazolam levels)
• Ritonavir (inhibits metabolism, increases alprazolam levels)
• Rifampin (decreases alprazolam levels)
• Phenytoin (decreases alprazolam levels)
• Carbamazepine (decreases alprazolam levels)
• St. John’s wort (decreases alprazolam levels)
• Fluoxetine (increases alprazolam levels)
• Paroxetine (increases alprazolam levels)
• Diphenhydramine (increases sedation)
• Chlorpheniramine (increases sedation)
• Propranolol (increases sedation)
• Diltiazem (increases sedation)
• Phenobarbital (increases CNS depression)
• Butalbital (increases CNS depression)

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Use of grapefruit along with this medication can cause prolonged sedation and respiratory depression.

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Store at 25°C. Protect from heat and moisture.

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