Alprazolam Tablet 0.5mg

Price of Alprazolam Tablet 0.5mg

The price of Alprazolam Tablet 0.5mg in Pakistan is Rs. 63.09

Alprazolam Tablet Uses

Alprazolam has various uses, but most commonly, it is used to relax your mind. It functions as a tranquilizer and is commonly used for the treatment of anxiety. It affects the levels of neurotransmitters; chemicals that serve a role in communication in the brain.

Alprazolam relaxes your brain by altering the neurotransmitters- the chemicals in the brain. It works by facilitating and enhancing the binding of GABA- an inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain to its receptors. Therefore, it slows down the hyperactivity of the brain.

How to use Alprazolam Tablet 0.5mg?

• Take the tablet 1-2 hours before bedtime because it causes sedation and helps you sleep better
• Swallow it whole with water
• Do not chew or crush the tablet
• The daily dose of Alprazolam tablet for an adult is 0.25 - 0.5 mg orally administered 3 times a day
• The maximum dose of Alprazolam tablet that you can take in the whole day is 4 mg/day
• Follow the dosage and frequency as advised by the doctor
• Before stopping its use, you must consult with a healthcare provider

Alprazolam Tablet Side Effects

Generally, people can tolerate Alprazolam well. But it may show side effects like:

• Fatigue
• Double vision
• Muscle weakness
• Reduced alertness
• Confusion
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Numbness of emotions
• Decrease in appetite
• Loss of concentration
• Constipation
• Lethargy
• Dermatitis
• Sexual dysfunction

If you have any of the above-mentioned side effects with the Alprazolam tablet, please do not stop taking it on your own. Instead, consult with a healthcare provider. They can guide you about it.

Drug Interactions

Alprazolam may interact with the following drugs and substances. A drug interaction does not mean you stop taking the medicine on your own. But you must tell your healthcare provider about it.

• Alcohol
• Opioids
• Amiodarone
• Diltiazem
• Macrolides
• Fluconazole
• Protease inhibitors
• Cimetidine
• Grapefruit juice

To avoid drug interactions, you must give a complete history to the healthcare provider about other health conditions you have and the medicines you have been taking. At times, a dose adjustment can help prevent drug interaction. Please do not stop taking the medication on your own. Instead, inform your healthcare provider. They can guide you and make the changes in the prescription.

Storage Conditions

The optimal storage conditions for Alprazolam tablet are:

• Keep the product out of the reach and sight of children
• Store it below 25° centigrade
• Do not keep it in hot and humid places
• Do not refrigerate