Xanax
Generic Name: Alprazolam
Product Name: Xanax
Indication
Xanax is indicated for Anxiety, with symptoms of depression and Panic disorder.
Action
Benzodiazepines potentiate the inhibitory effects of gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA throughout the CNS, resulting in anxiolytic, sedative hypnotic, muscle relaxant and antiepileptic effects).
Dose advice
- Initially 0.25-0.5mg 3 times daily. Range 0.5-4mg daily.
- Initially 0.5-1mg at night, increased by 0.25-1mg every 3 days until symptoms are controlled.
- Maximum 10mg daily.
Elderly and/or debilitated patient:
- Initially 0.25mg 2-3 times daily.
Schedule
S4
Common side effects
- Drowsiness
- Over-sedation
- Light-headedness
- Memory loss
- Ataxia
- Slurred speech
Uncommon side effects
- Headache
- Vertigo
- Hypotension
- Disorientation
- Confusion
- Paradoxical excitation
- Euphoria
- Aggression and hostility
- Anxiety
- Decreased libido
- Anterograde amnesia
- Pain and thrombophlebitis with IV injection
- Respiratory arrest with IV use
For further information talk to your doctor.
Dates
Tags
Created by: