Manufacturer: Gujarat Terce Laboratories Ltd
Salt Composition : Alprazolam(0.5mg)
Strip of 10 Tablet
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Alprater 0.5mg Tablet 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.
Alprater 0.5mg Tablet 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.
The most common side effect of this medicine is lightheadedness. It may cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.
It may also cause weight gain or weight loss as it can vary from person to person. To prevent weight gain you can eat a healthy balanced diet, avoid snacking with high-calorie foods, and exercise regularly. Weight loss can be managed by increasing food portions and consulting a dietitian. If you have been taking this medicine for a long time then regular monitoring of blood and liver functions may be required.
It works by increasing the activity of GABA ( a chemical messenger in the brain that acts as a natural nerve-calming agent). Thereby, Alprax 0.5 Tablet 15's relaxes muscles, reduces anxiety, produces a feeling of calm, and helps to fall asleep.
Absorption Following oral administration, alprazolam is readily absorbed. Peak concentrations in the plasma occur in 1 to 2 hours following administration. 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.
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 Alprater
Lightheadedness
Drowsiness
Inform your doctor if you have myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), drug addiction, chronic pulmonary insufficiency, narrow-angle glaucoma, kidney/liver problem before taking Alprax 0.5 Tablet 15's. Do not take Alprax 0.5 Tablet 15's with opioids as it may cause breathing problems, drowsiness, and coma.
Alprater 0.5mg Tablet 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 Alprater 0.5mg Tablet.
Use with caution
Alprater 0.5mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Alprax 0.5 Tablet 15's belongs to a class of 'anxiolytic' drugs (reduces anxiety) called benzodiazepines (BZD) primarily used to treat severe anxiety over a short period and panic disorder with or without agoraphobia (an anxiety disorder that makes people very fearful of certain places and situations).
Drug-Drug Interaction: Alprax 0.5 Tablet 15's may have interaction with any other medicines to treat anxiety or depression or to help you sleep (e.g. nefazodone, fluvoxamine, fluoxetine), pain killers (e.g. morphine, codeine, dihydrocodeine, buprenorphine), antihistamines/antiallergics (e.g. chlorphenamine, .
Do not chew, crush or break it. Alprater 0.5mg Tablet 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 Alprater 0.5mg Tablet, 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. Alprater 0.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Q. What is Alprater 0.5mg Tablet used for?
Alprater 0.5mg Tablet 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 Alprater 0.5mg Tablet safe?
Alprater 0.5mg Tablet is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
Q. Is Alprater 0.5mg Tablet addictive (habit-forming)?
Yes, the use of Alprater 0.5mg Tablet has addictive potential. Its use is associated with the risk of addiction for physical or psychological effects. The abrupt discontinuation of Alprater 0.5mg Tablet is therefore not advised to avoid serious withdrawal symptoms.
Q. Is Alprater 0.5mg Tablet an opioid?
No, Alprater 0.5mg Tablet is not an opioid, it belongs to a class of substances called benzodiazepines.
Q. Is Alprater 0.5mg Tablet an anti-depressant?
No, Alprater 0.5mg Tablet is not an anti-depressant. It is used to relieve excess anxiety and to treat anxiety associated with depression.
Q. Is Alprater 0.5mg Tablet a narcotic substance?
No, Alprater 0.5mg Tablet 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 Alprater 0.5mg Tablet for a hangover?
No, Alprater 0.5mg Tablet is not indicated for managing a hangover. Rather, Alprater 0.5mg Tablet should not be taken with alcohol as both the substances can cause excessive sleep (sedation) and depress your brain.
Q. Can I take Alprater 0.5mg Tablet for anxiety?
Yes, Alprater 0.5mg Tablet 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 Alprater 0.5mg Tablet reduce blood pressure?
Lowering of blood pressure is seen if you take more than the prescribed dose of Alprater 0.5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor if you experience excessive fall in blood pressure while you are taking Alprater 0.5mg Tablet.
Q. Does Alprater 0.5mg Tablet make you sleepy?
Yes, Alprater 0.5mg Tablet makes you sleepy. Sedation (sleepiness) is a very common side effect of Alprater 0.5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor if you are prescribed Alprater 0.5mg Tablet and your work requires you to remain alerted or you drive yourself as it may affect your driving.
Q. Does Alprater 0.5mg Tablet cause weight gain?
Change in weight (both weight gain and weight loss) has been reported as a common side effect with Alprater 0.5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor if you experience a disproportionate change in weight when you are taking Alprater 0.5mg Tablet.
Q. Can I take Alprater 0.5mg Tablet with hydrocodone?
Alprater 0.5mg Tablet should not be taken with hydrocodone. Alprater 0.5mg Tablet 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 Alprater 0.5mg Tablet with paracetamol?
No, interactions have been reported between Alprater 0.5mg Tablet 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 Alprater 0.5mg Tablet for the rest of my life?
No, Alprater 0.5mg Tablet should be taken only for a prescribed duration at prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.
