Alpa 0.5mg Tablet
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Manufactured By Wens Drugs India Pvt Ltd
Composition Alprazolam (0.5mg)
Package Size ( 10 Tablet in a strip )
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Alpa 0.5mg 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.
Uses / Indications:
Anxiety ,Panic disorder
Interactions / Warnings:
Alpa 0.5mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.
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A: Alpa 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 Alpa safe?
A: Alpa is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
Q: Is Alpa addictive (habit-forming)?
A: Yes, the use of Alpa has addictive potential. Its use is associated with risk of addiction for physical or psychological effects. The abrupt discontinuation of Alpa is therefore not advised to avoid serious withdrawal symptoms.
Q: Is Alpa an opioid?
A: No, Alpa is not an opioid, it belongs to a class of substances called benzodiazepines.
Q: Is Alpa an anti-depressant?
A: No, Alpa is not an anti-depressant. It is used to relieve excess anxiety and to treat anxiety associated with depression.
Q: Is Alpa a narcotic substance?
A: No, Alpa 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 Alpa for a hangover?
A: No, Alpa is not indicated for managing a hangover. Rather, Alpa should not be taken with alcohol as both the substances can cause excessive sleep (sedation) and depress your brain.
Q: Can I take Alpa for anxiety?
A: Yes, Alpa 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 Alpa for heart palpitations?
A: No, Alpa is not indicated for the treatment of heart palpitations. However, it may help in reducing heart palpitations associated with anxiety. Alpa should always be taken only when advised by your doctor.
Q: Can I take Alpa for alcohol withdrawal?
A: No, Alpa is not indicated for the management of alcohol withdrawal.
Q: Does Alpa reduce blood pressure?
A: Lowering of blood pressure is seen if you take more than prescribed dose of Alpa. Please consult your doctor if you experience excessive fall in blood pressure while you are taking Alpa.
Q: Does Alpa make you sleepy?
A: Yes, Alpa makes you sleepy. Sedation (sleepiness) is a very common side effect of Alpa. Please consult your doctor if you are prescribed Alpa and your work requires you to remain alerted or you drive yourself as it may affect your driving.
Q: Does Alpa expire?
A: Yes, Alpa like any other medicine has an expiry date and should not be used beyond the date mentioned on the package.
Q: Does Alpa cause weight gain?
A: Change in weight (both weight gain and weight loss) has been reported as a common side effect with Alpa. Please consult your doctor if you experience disproportionate change in weight when you are taking Alpa.
Q: Can the use of Alpa cause hair loss?
A: It has not been reported to cause hair loss. Talk to your doctor if you experience this while taking Alpa. As it could be due to some other underlying condition.
Q: Can I take Alpa with hydrocodone?
A: Alpa should not be taken with hydrocodone. Alpa 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 Alpa with paracetamol?
A: No, interactions have been reported between Alpa 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 Alpa with prednisone?
A: Prednisolone may increase the metabolism (breakdown) of Alpa and hence decrease the levels of Alpa in the body which may decrease the effect of Alpa and a higher dose may be needed. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Alpa with clonazepam?
A: Alpa 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 Alpa with oxycodone?
A: Alpa should not be taken with oxycodone. Alpa 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 Alpa with tramadol?
A: Alpa should not be taken with tramadol. Alpa 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 Alpa with ibuprofen?
A: No, interactions have been reported between Alpa 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 Alpa with sertraline?
A: No, interactions have been reported between Alpa 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 Alpa with buspirone?
A: No, interactions have been reported between Alpa 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 Alpa for the rest of my life?
A: No, Alpa should be taken only for a prescribed duration at prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.
Q: Can I take Alpa for pain?
A: No, Alpa 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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