ALPRAZOLAM (Alprazolam). 8-Hlor- metil-6- 1-phenyl-4 H [1, 2, 4] - triazolo [4, and 3] [1, 4] benzodiazepine.

     Synonyms : Alpraks, Ksanaks, Neyrol, Alprax, Cassadan, Frontal, Neurol, Prinax, Restil, Solanax, Tafil, Trankimazin, Tricca, Xanax, Xanor, Zotran.

     On chemical structure similar to triazolamu (see), is the lack of an atom in the S l fenile in regulation 6. There alprazolama less pronounced effect of sleeping pills. Used mostly for the short-term withdrawal sense of concern, fear, anxiety, depression treatment related.

     The drug is rapidly absorbed. Peak concentrations in plasma observed in 1 - 2 h after administration of the interior. The half-12 - 15 h. Frequent re-application may, however, lead to cumulative, especially when violations kidney and liver function in older people.

     Assign inside adult dose of 0.25 - 0.5 mg (0.00025, 0.0005 g) 3 times daily. Higher daily doses of 3 mg. Weakened and elderly patients appoint 0.25 mg 2 - 3 times a day; If necessary, and with good endurance drug dose gradually increased.

     Possible complications, precautions and contraindications see Chlordiazepoxide, Sibazon.

     Product : 0.25 mg tablets of white (egg), and 0.5 mg yellowish pink color.

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