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Alprax 1mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Alprax 1mg 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.
Alprax 1mg Tablet is used to reduce anxiety, epilepsy and promote sleep.
Alprax 1mg Tablet is used to reduce anxiety, epilepsy and promote sleep.
Uses of Alprax Tablet
- Treatment of Anxiety
- Treatment of Panic disorder
Benefits of Alprax Tablet
In Treatment of Anxiety
Alprax 1mg Tablet reduces the symptoms of excessive anxiety and worry. It can also reduce feelings of restlessness, tiredness, difficulty concentrating, and feeling irritable. It will therefore help you go about your daily activities more easily and be more productive. Keep taking this medicine even if you feel well. Stopping it suddenly can cause serious problems. So, do not stop taking it without discussing it with your doctor.
In Treatment of Panic disorder
Alprax 1mg Tablet can help relieve symptoms of many panic disorders including panic attacks. It can help you feel calmer and improve your ability to deal with problems. Do not stop taking it, even when you feel better unless your doctor advises you to.
Side effects of Alprax Tablet
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 Alprax
- Lightheadedness
- Drowsiness
How to use Alprax Tablet
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. Alprax 1mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Alprax 1mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Alprax 1mg 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.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Alprax 1mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Alprax 1mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Alprax 1mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Alprax 1mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Alprax 1mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Alprax 1mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- 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.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Benzodiazepines Derivative
Habit Forming
Yes
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Action Class
Benzodiazepines
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Alprax 1mg Tablet
Once A Day
85%
Twice A Day
12%
Once A Week
1%
Thrice A Day
1%
What are you using Alprax Tablet for?
Short term an*
100%
*Short term anxiety
How much was the improvement?
Average
100%
What were the side-effects while using Alprax 1mg Tablet?
No Side Effec*
100%
*No Side Effect
Please rate Alprax 1mg Tablet on price
Expensive
100%
FAQs
What is Alprax 1mg Tablet used for?
Alprax 1mg 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.
Is Alprax 1mg Tablet safe?
Alprax 1mg Tablet is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
Is Alprax 1mg Tablet addictive (habit-forming)?
Yes, the use of Alprax 1mg Tablet has addictive potential. Its use is associated with the risk of addiction for physical or psychological effects. The abrupt discontinuation of Alprax 1mg Tablet is therefore not advised to avoid serious withdrawal symptoms.
Is Alprax 1mg Tablet an opioid?
No, Alprax 1mg Tablet is not an opioid, it belongs to a class of substances called benzodiazepines.
Is Alprax 1mg Tablet an anti-depressant?
No, Alprax 1mg Tablet is not an anti-depressant. It is used to relieve excess anxiety and to treat anxiety associated with depression.
Is Alprax 1mg Tablet a narcotic substance?
No, Alprax 1mg Tablet is not a narcotic substance. It belongs to the class of medicines known as benzodiazepines and is used for the treatment of anxiety.
Can I take Alprax 1mg Tablet for a hangover?
No, Alprax 1mg Tablet is not indicated for managing a hangover. Rather, Alprax 1mg Tablet should not be taken with alcohol as both the substances can cause excessive sleep (sedation) and depress your brain.
Can I take Alprax 1mg Tablet for anxiety?
Yes, Alprax 1mg 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.
Does Alprax 1mg Tablet reduce blood pressure?
Lowering of blood pressure is seen if you take more than the prescribed dose of Alprax 1mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor if you experience excessive fall in blood pressure while you are taking Alprax 1mg Tablet.
Does Alprax 1mg Tablet make you sleepy?
Yes, Alprax 1mg Tablet makes you sleepy. Sedation (sleepiness) is a very common side effect of Alprax 1mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor if you are prescribed Alprax 1mg Tablet and your work requires you to remain alerted or you drive yourself as it may affect your driving.
Does Alprax 1mg Tablet cause weight gain?
Change in weight (both weight gain and weight loss) has been reported as a common side effect with Alprax 1mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor if you experience a disproportionate change in weight when you are taking Alprax 1mg Tablet.
Can I take Alprax 1mg Tablet with hydrocodone?
Alprax 1mg Tablet should not be taken with hydrocodone. Alprax 1mg 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.
Can I take Alprax 1mg Tablet with paracetamol?
No, interactions have been reported between Alprax 1mg Tablet and paracetamol. However, this does not mean that no interactions exist. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Can I take Alprax 1mg Tablet for the rest of my life?
No, Alprax 1mg Tablet should be taken only for a prescribed duration at prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
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Name: Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: Off. Ashram Road, Ahmedabad - 380 009., Gujarat, India
Country of origin: India
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