Alprax 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). Anxiety is a mental health disorder associated with fear of worry and excessive nervousness. On the other hand, panic disorder is a type of anxiety disorder that causes sudden feelings of fear even when there is no real danger, with symptoms like a fast heartbeat.
Alprax Tablet 15’s reduces anxiety/panic by decreasing abnormal and excessive excitement of nerve cells in the brain. It works by increasing the activity of GABA ( a chemical messenger in the brain that acts as a natural nerve-calming agent). Thereby, Alprax Tablet 15’s relaxes muscles, reduces anxiety, produces a feeling of calm, and helps to fall asleep.
Take Alprax Tablet 15’s with or without food and swallow whole with a glass of water. Your doctor will advise you on how often you take Alprax Tablet 15’s based on your medical condition. Some people may experience depression, sleepiness and drowsiness, jerky, uncoordinated movements, inability to remember bits of information, slurred speech, dizziness, light-headedness, headaches, constipation, dry mouth, tiredness, and irritability. Most of these side effects of Alprax Tablet 15’s do not require do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
If you are known to be allergic to Alprax Tablet 15’s or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Alprax Tablet 15’s is not recommended for children below 18 years of age. Do not take Alprax Tablet 15’s if you are pregnant or breastfeeding as it may cause adverse effects on the baby. Inform your doctor if you have a drug addiction, muscle weakness, chronic pulmonary insufficiency, liver or kidney problem, or narrow-angle glaucoma (damage to optic nerve) before taking the Alprax Tablet 15’s. Do not take Alprax Tablet 15’s with opioids as it may cause breathing problems or other severe adverse effects.
BENEFITS OF ALPRAX TABLET
Alprax 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. Alprax 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.
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 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
HOW ALPRAX TABLET WORKS
Alprax Tablet 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.
Drug Warnings
Do not take Alprax Tablet 15’s if you are known to be allergic to Alprax Tablet 15’s. Alprax Tablet 15’s is not recommended for below 18 years of age. Do not take Alprax Tablet 15’s if you are pregnant or breastfeeding as it may cause adverse effects in the baby. Alprax Tablet 15’s should be used with caution in elderly patients as there is an increased risk of adverse reactions such as drowsiness, dizziness, and muscle weakness. Inform your doctor if you have myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), drug addiction, chronic pulmonary insufficiency, narrow-angle glaucoma, kidney/liver problem before taking Alprax Tablet 15’s. Do not take Alprax Tablet 15’s with opioids as it may cause breathing problems, drowsiness, and coma.
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