Alprazolam

Overview

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Primary Characterstics

It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Benzodiazepine. It belongs to Chloride Channel Potentiater (GABA operated) pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Psychotherapeutic Drugs and Benzodiazepine pharmacological group.The Molecular Weight of Alprazolam is 308.80.

Its pKa is 2.4.

Indications

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Pharmacokinetics

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Contraindications

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Drug Interactions

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Side Effects

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Dosage

Alprazolam's dosage details are as follows:
Dose Single Dose Frequency Route Instructions

Adult Dosage
0.25 to 0.5 mg0.38 (0.375)8 hourlyPOMax. 3mg/day
0.75 to 1.5 mg/day1.1 (1.125)24 hourlyPOIn Generalized Anxiety: give in divided doses
1.5 to 4.5 mg/day3 (3)24 hourlyPOIn Depression: give in divided doses
4 to 10 mg/day7 (7)24 hourlyPOIn Panic Disorder

Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)
Not Recommended in this Age Group

Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
Not recommended in this age group

High Risk Groups

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Warning / Precautions

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Storage Conditions

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Interference in Pathology

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Brands / Trade Names of Alprazolam

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