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| CLASS: | Triazolo Benzodiazepines. |
| Generic name: | Alprazolam. |
| Type: | Antianxiety. |
Strengths:
Oral Solution:
0.25mg , 0.5 mg
1 mg / 5 ml, 0.25mg / 2.5 ml.Tables:
0.25mg, 0.5 mg, 1 mg, 2 mg.
Dosages: Actual dosage must be determined by a physician.
Normal dosage:
USE UP TO EIGHT MONTHS ONLY!
If under 18 years of age, DO NOT USE!
18 to 60 years of age, 0.25mg to 1.5mg daily.
Over 60 years of age, Lower dosage increased cautiously.
Dosage Depends on Disorder:
Oral ( For anxiety or nervous tension ):
Start : 0.25 mg to 0.5 mg 3 times daily.
Maximum : 4 mg in 24 hours.Oral ( For panic disorder ):
Start : 0.5 mg 3 times daily.
Increases : 1 mg daily in 3 to 4 day intervals.
Maximum : 10 mg in 24 hours.
Problems with:
Liver Function: If liver disease present, start dosage at 0.25mg, increase as needed.
Kidney Function: N/A.
Test:
Before taking: None if for short term use.
While taking: None if for short term use.
Take With: With or without food.
Full Benefits In: First day to a week.
Missed Dose(s): If within one hour take,
if over an hour skip and then continue on your normal schedule.
Never Take a Double Dose!
If Stop Taking: Do not stop without consulting your physician and never abruptly if have been taking for over three weeks.
Overdose symptoms include:
Confusion, loss of consciousness, or sleepiness.
Can be fatal.
Warnings
Do not stop taking abruptly.
Do not give this drug to anyone who is psychotic.
Narcotics may increase the sedative effects of this drug. Do not take other sedative, benzodiazepines, or sleeping pills with this drug. The combinations could be fatal. Do not drink alcohol when taking benzodiazepines. Alcohol can lower blood pressure and decrease your breathing rate to the point of unconsciousness.
The habit-forming potential is high. It is possible to become dependent in the first few days. Do not stop taking this drug abruptly, this could cause psychological and physical withdrawal symptoms.
Do not use if:
Inform Physician If: If you have a seizure disorder, impaired liver / kidney function, history of alcoholism / drug abuse, psychosis, palpitations, or Tachycardia.
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