Manufacturer: Morepen Laboratories Ltd
Salt Composition : Alprazolam(0.5mg)
Alprest 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 exact mechanism of action of alprazolam is unknown. Benzodiazepines bind to gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA) receptors in the brain and enhance GABA-mediated synaptic inhibition; such actions may be responsible for the efficacy of alprazolam in anxiety disorder and panic disorder.
After single I mg oral doses in humans, typical pharmacokinetic variables for alprazolam are: a peak plasma concentration 12 to 22 ILg/L occurring 0.7 to 1.8h postdose, a volume of distri- bution of 0.8 to I. 3 L/kg, elimination half-life of 9 to 16h and clearance of 0.7 to 1.5 mlfmin/ kg.
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 Alprest
Lightheadedness
Drowsiness
overweight.
suicidal thoughts.
alcohol intoxication.
drug abuse.
depression.
wide-angle glaucoma.
closed angle glaucoma.
asthma.
Alprest 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 Alprest 0.5mg Tablet.
Alprest 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.
Alprazolam is frequently prescribed to manage panic and anxiety disorders. Alprazolam has also been misused for recreational purposes because of its disinhibition, euphoria, and anxiolytic effects. FDA-labeled indications include anxiety disorders and panic disorders with or without agoraphobia.
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Do not chew, crush or break it. Alprest 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 Alprest 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. Alprest 0.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Q. What is Alprest 0.5mg Tablet used for?
Alprest 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 Alprest 0.5mg Tablet safe?
Alprest 0.5mg Tablet is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
Q. Is Alprest 0.5mg Tablet addictive (habit-forming)?
Yes, the use of Alprest 0.5mg Tablet has addictive potential. Its use is associated with the risk of addiction for physical or psychological effects. The abrupt discontinuation of Alprest 0.5mg Tablet is therefore not advised to avoid serious withdrawal symptoms.
Q. Is Alprest 0.5mg Tablet an opioid?
No, Alprest 0.5mg Tablet is not an opioid, it belongs to a class of substances called benzodiazepines.
Q. Is Alprest 0.5mg Tablet an anti-depressant?
No, Alprest 0.5mg Tablet is not an anti-depressant. It is used to relieve excess anxiety and to treat anxiety associated with depression.
Q. Is Alprest 0.5mg Tablet a narcotic substance?
No, Alprest 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 Alprest 0.5mg Tablet for a hangover?
No, Alprest 0.5mg Tablet is not indicated for managing a hangover. Rather, Alprest 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 Alprest 0.5mg Tablet for anxiety?
Yes, Alprest 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 Alprest 0.5mg Tablet reduce blood pressure?
Lowering of blood pressure is seen if you take more than the prescribed dose of Alprest 0.5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor if you experience excessive fall in blood pressure while you are taking Alprest 0.5mg Tablet.
Q. Does Alprest 0.5mg Tablet make you sleepy?
Yes, Alprest 0.5mg Tablet makes you sleepy. Sedation (sleepiness) is a very common side effect of Alprest 0.5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor if you are prescribed Alprest 0.5mg Tablet and your work requires you to remain alerted or you drive yourself as it may affect your driving.
Q. Does Alprest 0.5mg Tablet cause weight gain?
Change in weight (both weight gain and weight loss) has been reported as a common side effect with Alprest 0.5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor if you experience a disproportionate change in weight when you are taking Alprest 0.5mg Tablet.
Q. Can I take Alprest 0.5mg Tablet with hydrocodone?
Alprest 0.5mg Tablet should not be taken with hydrocodone. Alprest 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 Alprest 0.5mg Tablet with paracetamol?
No, interactions have been reported between Alprest 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 Alprest 0.5mg Tablet for the rest of my life?
No, Alprest 0.5mg Tablet should be taken only for a prescribed duration at prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.
