Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Alprazolam
Drug Class
Psycholeptics; Antipsychotics, Anxiolytics, Hypnotics And Sedatives
Chemical Class
Benzodiazepine
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
What is Azolam?
anxiety disorders , panic disord...
used to treat anxiety disorders , panic disorders , and anxiety caused by depression
How It Works
Chemical Class
Benzodiazepine
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Psychotherapeutic Drugs and Benzodiazepine pharmacological group
It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Benzodiazepine. It belongs to Chloride Channel Potentiator (GABA operated) pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Psychotherapeutic Drugs and Benzodiazepine pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Alprazolam is 308.76. Its pKa is 2.4.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
0.25 to 0.5 mg — 8 hourly
Max. 3mg/day
2
Adult · PO
0.75 to 1.5 mg — 24 hourly
In Generalized Anxiety
3
Adult · PO
1.5 to 4.5 mg — 24 hourly
In Depression
4
Adult · PO
4 to 10 mg — 24 hourly
In Panic Disorder
5
Adult
Scraped Dose
Take alprazolam exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Never use alprazolam in larger amounts,
6
Child
Not recommended in this age group
Safety Alerts
Respiratory depression, chronic psychosis, hyperkinesis, obsessional states, phobic states, not recommended for use alone to treat depression (or anxiety associated with depression),
Important Warnings
Severe hepatic impairment, muscle weakness, organic brain changes personality disorder, dependence, elderly with dementia, history of seizures, tardive dyskinesia
reduce dose or discontinue, signs of neuroleptic malignant syndrome
discontinue, diabetes
monitor patients for signs of hyperglycaemia
Side Effects
Ataxiaamnesiaconfusiondependencedrowsinesslightheadednessmuscle weaknessparadoxical increase in aggressiondizzinessdysarthriaGI disturbancesgynaecomastiaheadachehypotensionincontinence
Drug Interactions
Potent inhibitors of CYP3A4 or 206. Potent inducers of CYP3A4. Alpha blockers
alcohol
CNS drugs
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Contraindicated
Lactation
Contraindicated
Storage
Store in a well closed container. Protect from Sunlight. Tab Store Between 15°C-25°C. Protect from Sunlight, Moisture and Heat.
Price Intelligence
Rs 135.9
Servaid observed price · as of 30 July 2026
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
ServaidRs 135.9
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