Manufacturer: Kivi Labs Ltd
Salt Composition : Alprazolam(1mg)
Strip of 10 Tablet Sr
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Alp 1mg Tablet SR may be taken with or without food. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor as it has a high potential of habit-forming. If you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. This medication mustn't be stopped suddenly without talking to the doctor as it may cause nausea and anxiety.
Alp 1mg Tablet SR belongs to a class of medicines known as benzodiazepines. It is used to treat anxiety. It alters brain activity, calms it, and provides relief from panic attacks by relaxing the nerves.
Plasma levels are proportionate to the dose given; over the dose range of 0.5 to 3.0 mg, peak levels of 8.0 to 37 ng/mL were observed. Using a specific assay methodology, the mean plasma elimination half-life of alprazolam has been found to be about 11.2 hours (range: 6.3-26.9 hours) in healthy adults.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Alp
Lightheadedness
Drowsiness
overweight.
suicidal thoughts.
alcohol intoxication.
drug abuse.
depression.
wide-angle glaucoma.
closed angle glaucoma.
asthma.
Alp 1mg Tablet SR is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Alp 1mg Tablet SR.
Alp 1mg Tablet SR is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Alprazolam: View Uses, Side Effects and Medicines | 1mg. Alprazolam is used in the treatment of Anxiety and Panic disorder. Alprazolam is a benzodiazepine. It works by increasing the action of a chemical messenger (GABA) which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.
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Do not chew, crush or break it. Alp 1mg Tablet SR may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Alp 1mg Tablet SR, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
The addiction / habit-forming potential of this medicine is very high. Take it only as per the dose and duration advised by your doctor
It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.
Avoid consuming alcohol as it may increase dizziness and drowsiness.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Do not stop taking medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as that may lead to nausea, anxiety, agitation, flu-like symptoms, sweating, tremor, and confusion.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Alp 1mg Tablet SR may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Q. What is Alp 1mg Tablet SR used for?
Alp 1mg Tablet SR is used to relieve excess (moderate to severe) anxiety and to treat anxiety associated with depression. It is not to be used for mild anxiety associated with the stress of day to day life situations.
Q. Is Alp 1mg Tablet SR safe?
Alp 1mg Tablet SR is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
Q. Is Alp 1mg Tablet SR addictive (habit-forming)?
Yes, the use of Alp 1mg Tablet SR has addictive potential. Its use is associated with the risk of addiction for physical or psychological effects. The abrupt discontinuation of Alp 1mg Tablet SR is therefore not advised to avoid serious withdrawal symptoms.
Q. Is Alp 1mg Tablet SR an opioid?
No, Alp 1mg Tablet SR is not an opioid, it belongs to a class of substances called benzodiazepines.
Q. Is Alp 1mg Tablet SR an anti-depressant?
No, Alp 1mg Tablet SR is not an anti-depressant. It is used to relieve excess anxiety and to treat anxiety associated with depression.
Q. Is Alp 1mg Tablet SR a narcotic substance?
No, Alp 1mg Tablet SR is not a narcotic substance. It belongs to the class of medicines known as benzodiazepines and is used for the treatment of anxiety.
Q. Can I take Alp 1mg Tablet SR for a hangover?
No, Alp 1mg Tablet SR is not indicated for managing a hangover. Rather, Alp 1mg Tablet SR should not be taken with alcohol as both the substances can cause excessive sleep (sedation) and depress your brain.
Q. Can I take Alp 1mg Tablet SR for anxiety?
Yes, Alp 1mg Tablet SR is used to relieve excess (moderate to severe) anxiety and to treat anxiety associated with depression. It is not recommended for mild anxiety associated with the stress of day to day life situations.
Q. Does Alp 1mg Tablet SR reduce blood pressure?
Lowering of blood pressure is seen if you take more than the prescribed dose of Alp 1mg Tablet SR. Please consult your doctor if you experience excessive fall in blood pressure while you are taking Alp 1mg Tablet SR.
Q. Does Alp 1mg Tablet SR make you sleepy?
Yes, Alp 1mg Tablet SR makes you sleepy. Sedation (sleepiness) is a very common side effect of Alp 1mg Tablet SR. Please consult your doctor if you are prescribed Alp 1mg Tablet SR and your work requires you to remain alerted or you drive yourself as it may affect your driving.
Q. Does Alp 1mg Tablet SR cause weight gain?
Change in weight (both weight gain and weight loss) has been reported as a common side effect with Alp 1mg Tablet SR. Please consult your doctor if you experience a disproportionate change in weight when you are taking Alp 1mg Tablet SR.
Q. Can I take Alp 1mg Tablet SR with hydrocodone?
Alp 1mg Tablet SR should not be taken with hydrocodone. Alp 1mg Tablet SR belong to a class of medicines called benzodiazepines and hydrocodone belongs to the class of medicines called opioids. Both the classes cause sedation (increased tendency to sleep) and respiratory depression (slow and difficult breathing). Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Can I take Alp 1mg Tablet SR with paracetamol?
No, interactions have been reported between Alp 1mg Tablet SR and paracetamol. However, this does not mean that no interactions exist. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Can I take Alp 1mg Tablet SR for the rest of my life?
No, Alp 1mg Tablet SR should be taken only for a prescribed duration at prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.
