Alprox
Alprox is a benzodiazepine that helps reduce severe anxiety symptoms by calming the central nervous system, providing a relaxing and sedating effect.
Form
tabletti
Strength
0.25 mg
Active Ingredient
Alprazolam
Manufacturer
Orion Corporation
How to Use
Dosage
The usual starting dose is 0.25-0.5 mg three times a day, with a typical maintenance dose of 0.5-3 mg daily, divided into three doses.
Method
Take the tablet with a glass of water or other liquid.
Important
The maximum treatment duration should not exceed 2-4 weeks; long-term treatment is not recommended.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Sedation
- •Sleepiness
- •Depression
- •Memory impairment
- •Movement problems (ataxia)
- •Slurred speech
- •Dizziness
- •Headache
- •Constipation
- •Dry mouth
- •Weakness
- •Irritability
- •Changes in appetite (decreased, increased, or loss of appetite)
- •Confusion
- •Disorientation
- •Decreased or increased sex drive
- •Anxiety
- •Insomnia
- •Nervousness
- •Tremor
- •Balance disorder
- •Coordination disturbance
- •Difficulty concentrating
- •Hypersomnia (abnormal sleepiness)
- •Somnolence (lethargy)
- •Blurred vision
- •Nausea
- •Vomiting
- •Dermatitis (skin inflammation)
- •Sexual dysfunction
- •Weight changes (gain or loss)
RARE
- •Mania
- •Hallucinations
- •Rage/Aggression
- •Agitation
- •Drug dependence
- •Partial or total memory loss (amnesia)
- •Feeling of intoxication (like being drunk)
- •Muscle weakness
- •Urinary incontinence
- •Irregular menstruation
- •Withdrawal syndrome
- •High prolactin level in blood
- •Hypomania (mild mania)
- •Hostility
- •Delusions
- •Hyperactivity
- •Drug abuse
- •Autonomic nervous system disorder
- •Muscle tone disorder
- •Reduced reaction time
- •Speech problems
- •Low blood pressure
- •Gastrointestinal discomfort
- •Swallowing problems
- •Liver inflammation (hepatitis)
- •Liver dysfunction
- •Jaundice
- •Photosensitivity reaction
- •Urinary retention
- •Swelling in limbs
- •Increased intraocular pressure
Important Warnings
- Do not take Alprox if you are allergic to alprazolam, benzodiazepines, or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Do not take if you have myasthenia gravis, a disease causing muscle weakness.
- Do not take if you have severe breathing difficulties or long pauses in breathing during sleep (sleep apnea).
- Do not take if you have severe liver problems.
- Tell your doctor if the tablets seem less effective after several weeks of use (tolerance development).
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- Tell your doctor if you experience unexpected reactions like restlessness, agitation, irritability, aggression, nightmares, increased sleeplessness, hallucinations, psychosis, inappropriate behavior, or sudden confusion. These reactions are more common in children and elderly patients.
- Tell your doctor if you have chronic lung disease.
- Do not use alcohol during Alprox treatment, and tell your doctor if you are taking other sedatives, as they can enhance the effects and risks.
- Tell your doctor if you have severe depression or thoughts of self-harm/suicide, as Alprox can increase this risk. Seek immediate medical help if you have such thoughts.
- Tell your doctor if you have kidney problems.
- Tell your doctor if you have a certain type of high eye pressure (glaucoma).
- Alprox can cause physical and psychological dependence. The risk is higher with larger doses and longer treatment, especially for those who have abused alcohol or other drugs. This medicine can be sought by people who misuse prescription drugs, so keep it out of reach of others.
- Your memory may weaken during Alprox treatment.
- Alprox may impair your ability to drive or operate machinery, especially at the beginning of treatment or if you haven't slept enough, due to its calming, muscle-relaxing, and sedating effects.
- Concomitant use of Alprox and opioids (strong painkillers, medicines for substitution treatment, and certain cough medicines) increases the risk of drowsiness, breathing difficulties, and coma, which can be life-threatening.
- Do not use Alprox during pregnancy unless absolutely necessary as determined by your doctor. Do not breastfeed while using this medicine.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category D
Avoid use in older adults. Sedative. A long-acting. Increases the risk of drug addiction, cognitive disorder and traffic accidents. Increases risk of falls. Paradoxically, may increase anxiety, restlessness and aggression. (updated 15.1.2024)