Alprazolam

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General Facts
Alprazolam (trade name Xanax, available among other generic names) is a short-acting anxiolytic of the benzodiazepine class of psychoactive drugs. Alprazolam, like other benzodiazeprines, binds to specific sites on the GABA receptor. Alprazolam is commonly used and FDA approved for the medical treatment of panic disorder, and anxiety disorders, such as generalized anxiety disorder or social anxiety disorder in order to decrease abnormal excitement in the brain. Alprazolam is available for oral administration in compressed tablet and extended-release capsule formulations. It possesses anxiolytic, sedative, hypnotic, skeletal muscle relaxant, anticonvulsant, and amnestic properties.

This is used to help patients cases of anxiety and panic disorders. The drug helps calm down the individual ad help them not become so jittery and disoriented by their condition. Alprazolam may be used in combination with other medications for chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting.

The tablet, orally disintegrating tablet, and concentrated solution usually are taken two to four times a day to help keep the individual calm in the extreme cases. While this does help people, thereis always the possibility of overdose.

Overdose
Overdoses of this drug can be mild to severe depending on how much of the drug is taken and any other drugs that have been taken. An overdose caused by this drug causes excess central nervous system depression and may include one or more of the following symptoms 1. Sleepy State 2. Low Blood Tension (hypertension) 3. Shallow Breathing 4. Impaired Motor Functions a) Dizziness b) Impaired Balance c) Muscle Weakness d) Impaired or Absent of Reflexes 5. Fainting 6. Coma 7. Death (very rare)

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Availability
Alprazolam instant release (IR) is available in 0.125 mg, 0.25 mg, 0.5 mg, 1 mg and 2 mg strength regular and orally disintegrating tablets. Alprazolam 0.125mg IR dosage is rare and not carried in most countries, specifically Canada. Alprazolam Extended Release (XR) is available in 0.5 mg, 1 mg, 2 mg, and 3 mg strength oral. Alprazolam is available in English-speaking countries under the following brand names:
 * Alprax, Alprocontin, Anzilum, Apo-Alpraz, Kalma, Niravam, Novo-Alprazol, Nu-Alpraz, Pacyl, Restyl, Tranax, Xycalm, Xanax, Zolam

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