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Alprax 0.25 Tablet

Written By Dr. Swati Mishra, BDS
Reviewed By Dr. Ashish Ranjan, MD (Pharmacology), MBBS
Last updated on 12 Nov 2024 | 01:11 AM (IST)
Alprax 0.25 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.
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General Information

Contains

Alprazolam (0.25mg)

Marketer

Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Storage

Store below 30°C
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Product introduction

Alprax 0.25 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.

Uses of Alprax Tablet

Benefits of Alprax Tablet

Treatment of Anxiety
Alprax 0.25 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.
Treatment of Panic disorder
Alprax 0.25 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 0.25 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Alprax Tablet works

Alprax 0.25 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.

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.

Safety advice

Alcohol

Alcohol

UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Alprax 0.25 Tablet.
Pregnancy

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Alprax 0.25 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

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Alprax 0.25 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

Driving

UNSAFE
Alprax 0.25 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Alprax 0.25 Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Alprax 0.25 Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver

Liver

CAUTION
Alprax 0.25 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Alprax 0.25 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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Frequently asked questions

Alprax 0.25 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.
Alprax 0.25 Tablet is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
Yes, the use of Alprax 0.25 Tablet has addictive potential. Its use is associated with the risk of addiction for physical or psychological effects. The abrupt discontinuation of Alprax 0.25 Tablet is therefore not advised to avoid serious withdrawal symptoms.
No, Alprax 0.25 Tablet is not an opioid, it belongs to a class of substances called benzodiazepines.
No, Alprax 0.25 Tablet is not an anti-depressant. It is used to relieve excess anxiety and to treat anxiety associated with depression.
No, Alprax 0.25 Tablet is not a narcotic substance. It belongs to the class of medicines known as benzodiazepines and is used for the treatment of anxiety.
No, Alprax 0.25 Tablet is not indicated for managing a hangover. Rather, Alprax 0.25 Tablet should not be taken with alcohol as both the substances can cause excessive sleep (sedation) and depress your brain.
Yes, Alprax 0.25 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.
Lowering of blood pressure is seen if you take more than the prescribed dose of Alprax 0.25 Tablet. Please consult your doctor if you experience excessive fall in blood pressure while you are taking Alprax 0.25 Tablet.
Yes, Alprax 0.25 Tablet makes you sleepy. Sedation (sleepiness) is a very common side effect of Alprax 0.25 Tablet. Please consult your doctor if you are prescribed Alprax 0.25 Tablet and your work requires you to remain alerted or you drive yourself as it may affect your driving.
Change in weight (both weight gain and weight loss) has been reported as a common side effect with Alprax 0.25 Tablet. Please consult your doctor if you experience a disproportionate change in weight when you are taking Alprax 0.25 Tablet.
Alprax 0.25 Tablet should not be taken with hydrocodone. Alprax 0.25 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.
No, interactions have been reported between Alprax 0.25 Tablet and paracetamol. However, this does not mean that no interactions exist. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
No, Alprax 0.25 Tablet should be taken only for a prescribed duration at prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Benzodiazepines Derivative

Habit Forming

Yes

Therapeutic Class

NEURO CNS

Action Class

Benzodiazepines

References

  1. Stahl SM, editor. Alprazolam. In: Stahl's Essential Pschopharmacology: Prescriber's Guide. 5th ed. New York, New York: Cambridge University Press; 2014. pp. 11-15.
  2. Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 44-45.
  3. Alprazolam. Sandwich, Kent: Pfizer Limited; 1982 [revised Jan. 2019]. [Accessed 24 Jan. 2019] (online) Available from:
  4. Alprazolam. Kalamazoo, Michigan: Pharmacia & Upjohn Company. [Accessed on 19 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
  5. Chaves RG, Lamounier JA. Breastfeeding and maternal medications. J Pediatr (Rio J). 2004;80(5 Suppl):S189-S198. [Accessed 19 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Patient concerns

I don't get sleep in the night

Dr. Pushkar Mani
Dr. Pushkar Mani
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take Alprax 0.25 mg in night

Since last 2 yrs I am sufferin from insomnia. All though I dont feel any stress and no tension. I hv started taking ALPRAX 0.25 pil pl suggest Hi i m waiting for ur response

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan
Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan
Psychiatry
Sleep problems are often caused by underlying physical and/ or psychological cause. This requires examination of the patient so that proper treatment can be initiated. Often stress/ anxiety/ depression or mood disorder needs to be dealt with and sleeping pills are not adequate treatment. Please go through the link below - http://drjyotikapoor.com/2015/01/26/sleep-disorders/
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Name: Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: Off. Ashram Road, Ahmedabad - 380 009., Gujarat, India

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Country of origin: India

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