Alam OD 12.5mg Capsule
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Manufactured By Vintech Formulations
Composition Alprazolam (12.5mg)
Package Size ( 10 Capsule in a strip )
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Alam OD 12.5mg Capsule 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.
Uses / Indications:
Depression
Interactions / Warnings:
Alam OD 12.5mg Capsule may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.
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A: Alam 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 stress of day today life situations.
Q: Is Alam safe?
A: Alam is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
Q: Is Alam addictive (habit-forming)?
A: Yes, the use of Alam has addictive potential. Its use is associated with risk of addiction for physical or psychological effects. The abrupt discontinuation of Alam is therefore not advised to avoid serious withdrawal symptoms.
Q: Is Alam an opioid?
A: No, Alam is not an opioid, it belongs to a class of substances called benzodiazepines.
Q: Is Alam an anti-depressant?
A: No, Alam is not an anti-depressant. It is used to relieve excess anxiety and to treat anxiety associated with depression.
Q: Is Alam a narcotic substance?
A: No, Alam is not a narcotic substance. It belongs to the class of medicines known as benzodiazepines and is used for the treatment of anxiety.
Q: Can I take Alam for a hangover?
A: No, Alam is not indicated for managing a hangover. Rather, Alam should not be taken with alcohol as both the substances can cause excessive sleep (sedation) and depress your brain.
Q: Can I take Alam for anxiety?
A: Yes, Alam 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 stress of day today life situations.
Q: Can I take Alam for heart palpitations?
A: No, Alam is not indicated for the treatment of heart palpitations. However, it may help in reducing heart palpitations associated with anxiety. Alam should always be taken only when advised by your doctor.
Q: Can I take Alam for alcohol withdrawal?
A: No, Alam is not indicated for the management of alcohol withdrawal.
Q: Does Alam reduce blood pressure?
A: Lowering of blood pressure is seen if you take more than prescribed dose of Alam. Please consult your doctor if you experience excessive fall in blood pressure while you are taking Alam.
Q: Does Alam make you sleepy?
A: Yes, Alam makes you sleepy. Sedation (sleepiness) is a very common side effect of Alam. Please consult your doctor if you are prescribed Alam and your work requires you to remain alerted or you drive yourself as it may affect your driving.
Q: Does Alam expire?
A: Yes, Alam like any other medicine has an expiry date and should not be used beyond the date mentioned on the package.
Q: Does Alam cause weight gain?
A: Change in weight (both weight gain and weight loss) has been reported as a common side effect with Alam. Please consult your doctor if you experience disproportionate change in weight when you are taking Alam.
Q: Can the use of Alam cause hair loss?
A: It has not been reported to cause hair loss. Talk to your doctor if you experience this while taking Alam. As it could be due to some other underlying condition.
Q: Can I take Alam with hydrocodone?
A: Alam should not be taken with hydrocodone. Alam belong to a class of medicines called benzodiazepines and hydrocodone belongs to the class of medicines called opioids. Both the classes cause sedation (increased tenedency to sleep) and respiratory depression (slow and difficult breathing). Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Alam with paracetamol?
A: No, interactions have been reported between Alam and paracetamol. However, this does not mean that no interactions exist. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Alam with prednisone?
A: Prednisolone may increase the metabolism (breakdown) of Alam and hence decrease the levels of Alam in the body which may decrease the effect of Alam and a higher dose may be needed. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Alam with clonazepam?
A: Alam should not be taken with clonazepam as both the medicines belong to the same class of medicines called benzodiazepines. When taken together, they can cause sedation (increased tenedency to sleep) and respiratory depression (slow and difficult breathing). Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Alam with oxycodone?
A: Alam should not be taken with oxycodone. Alam belong to a class of medicines called benzodiazepines and oxycodone belong to the class of medicines called opioids. Both the classes cause sedation (increased tenedency to sleep) and respiratory depression (slow and difficult breathing). Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Alam with tramadol?
A: Alam should not be taken with tramadol. Alam belong to a class of medicines called benzodiazepines and tramadol belong to the class of medicines called opioids. Both the classes cause sedation (increased tenedency to sleep) and respiratory depression (slow and difficult breathing). Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Alam with ibuprofen?
A: No, interactions have been reported between Alam and ibuprofen. However, this does not mean that no interactions exist. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Alam with sertraline?
A: No, interactions have been reported between Alam and sertraline. However, this does not mean that no interactions exist. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Alam with buspirone?
A: No, interactions have been reported between Alam and buspirone. However, this does not mean that no interactions exist. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Alam for the rest of my life?
A: No, Alam should be taken only for a prescribed duration at prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.
Q: Can I take Alam for pain?
A: No, Alam is not indicated for the treatment of any kind of pain. It belongs to the class of benzodiazepines and is indicated for the treatment of anxiety.
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