Xanax



 
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Xanax - Basic Information

 

Indication of Xanax:

Xanax is indicated for Anxiety, with symptoms of depression and Panic disorder.

Action of Xanax:

Benzodiazepines potentiate the inhibitory effects of gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA throughout the CNS, resulting in anxiolytic, sedative hypnotic, muscle relaxant and antiepileptic effects).

Dose Advice of Xanax:

Anxiety: Initially 0.25-0.5mg 3 times daily. Range 0.5-4mg daily.Panic disorder: Initially 0.5-1mg at night, increased by 0.25-1mg every 3 days until symptoms are controlled Maximum 10mg daily.Elderly and/or debilitated patient: Initially 0.25mg 2-3 times daily.

Schedule of Xanax:

S4

Common side effects of Xanax:

DrowsinessOver-sedationLight-headednessMemory lossAtaxiaSlurred speech

Uncommon side effects of Xanax:

HeadacheVertigoHypotensionDisorientationConfusionParadoxical excitationEuphoriaAggression and hostilityAnxietyDecreased libido Anterograde amnesiaPain and thrombophlebitis with IV injectionRespiratory arrest with IV use

Diseases treated by Xanax:

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Panic disorder Phobic disorders


GN: Alprazolam

Con: anxiety