Prolam 0.25mg Tablet
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Manufactured By Karnataka Antibiotics & Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Composition Alprazolam (0.25mg)
Package Size ( 10 Tablet in a strip )
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Prolam 0.25mg Tablet is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders like unexpected extreme fear and tension due to stress. It is recommended to start with a small dosage and increase it gradually. Do not stop taking this medicine suddenly as it may cause withdrawal symptoms like seizures, aggressive behavior, blurred vision, etc.
Uses / Indications:
Anxiety ,Panic disorder
Interactions / Warnings:
Prolam 0.25mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.
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A: Prolam 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 Prolam safe?
A: Prolam is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
Q: Is Prolam addictive (habit-forming)?
A: Yes, the use of Prolam has addictive potential. Its use is associated with risk of addiction for physical or psychological effects. The abrupt discontinuation of Prolam is therefore not advised to avoid serious withdrawal symptoms.
Q: Is Prolam an opioid?
A: No, Prolam is not an opioid, it belongs to a class of substances called benzodiazepines.
Q: Is Prolam an anti-depressant?
A: No, Prolam is not an anti-depressant. It is used to relieve excess anxiety and to treat anxiety associated with depression.
Q: Is Prolam a narcotic substance?
A: No, Prolam 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 Prolam for a hangover?
A: No, Prolam is not indicated for managing a hangover. Rather, Prolam should not be taken with alcohol as both the substances can cause excessive sleep (sedation) and depress your brain.
Q: Can I take Prolam for anxiety?
A: Yes, Prolam 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 Prolam for heart palpitations?
A: No, Prolam is not indicated for the treatment of heart palpitations. However, it may help in reducing heart palpitations associated with anxiety. Prolam should always be taken only when advised by your doctor.
Q: Can I take Prolam for alcohol withdrawal?
A: No, Prolam is not indicated for the management of alcohol withdrawal.
Q: Does Prolam reduce blood pressure?
A: Lowering of blood pressure is seen if you take more than prescribed dose of Prolam. Please consult your doctor if you experience excessive fall in blood pressure while you are taking Prolam.
Q: Does Prolam make you sleepy?
A: Yes, Prolam makes you sleepy. Sedation (sleepiness) is a very common side effect of Prolam. Please consult your doctor if you are prescribed Prolam and your work requires you to remain alerted or you drive yourself as it may affect your driving.
Q: Does Prolam expire?
A: Yes, Prolam like any other medicine has an expiry date and should not be used beyond the date mentioned on the package.
Q: Does Prolam cause weight gain?
A: Change in weight (both weight gain and weight loss) has been reported as a common side effect with Prolam. Please consult your doctor if you experience disproportionate change in weight when you are taking Prolam.
Q: Can the use of Prolam cause hair loss?
A: It has not been reported to cause hair loss. Talk to your doctor if you experience this while taking Prolam. As it could be due to some other underlying condition.
Q: Can I take Prolam with hydrocodone?
A: Prolam should not be taken with hydrocodone. Prolam 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 Prolam with paracetamol?
A: No, interactions have been reported between Prolam 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 Prolam with prednisone?
A: Prednisolone may increase the metabolism (breakdown) of Prolam and hence decrease the levels of Prolam in the body which may decrease the effect of Prolam and a higher dose may be needed. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Prolam with clonazepam?
A: Prolam 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 Prolam with oxycodone?
A: Prolam should not be taken with oxycodone. Prolam 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 Prolam with tramadol?
A: Prolam should not be taken with tramadol. Prolam 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 Prolam with ibuprofen?
A: No, interactions have been reported between Prolam 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 Prolam with sertraline?
A: No, interactions have been reported between Prolam 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 Prolam with buspirone?
A: No, interactions have been reported between Prolam 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 Prolam for the rest of my life?
A: No, Prolam should be taken only for a prescribed duration at prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.
Q: Can I take Prolam for pain?
A: No, Prolam 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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