Leaflet NEUROL SR 0.5 0.5mg prolonged-release tablets
Indicated for: anxiety
Route of administration: oral
Substance: alprazolam (benzodiazepine)
ATC: N05BA12 (Nervous system | Anxiolytics | Benzodiazepine derivatives)
This medicine may affect your ability to drive or use machines.
This medicine may cause dizziness or vertigo.
This medicine may cause dependence or be misused.
May slow breathing, especially with alcohol or sedatives.
Avoid alcohol during treatment.
This medicine may have important interactions with other medicines.
Use during breastfeeding only on medical advice.
Use during pregnancy only on medical advice.
Older people may have an increased risk of side effects.
Do not stop treatment abruptly without medical advice.
This medicine may cause drowsiness or reduced alertness.
Alprazolam is a medication from the benzodiazepine class, primarily used to treat anxiety disorders, panic attacks, and, in some cases, insomnia. It works by enhancing the effect of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), a neurotransmitter that reduces excessive brain activity, thereby inducing a calming and anxiolytic effect.
Alprazolam is administered orally in tablet form, with the dosage adjusted based on the severity of symptoms and the patient's response to treatment. It is typically prescribed for short-term use, as prolonged use can lead to tolerance, dependence, and withdrawal symptoms.
Common side effects include drowsiness, dizziness, fatigue, and difficulty concentrating. In rare cases, severe adverse reactions such as respiratory depression or paradoxical reactions like agitation may occur.
Patients should strictly follow their doctor's recommendations and avoid alcohol or other substances that may enhance the sedative effects of alprazolam. Additionally, abrupt discontinuation of the medication should be avoided, as it may cause withdrawal symptoms. Alprazolam is an effective option for managing anxiety, but its use must be carefully monitored.
General data about NEUROL SR 0.5 0.5mg
- Substance: alprazolam
- Date of last drug list: 01-07-2013
- Commercial code: W41918002
- Concentration: 0.5mg
- Pharmaceutical form: prolonged-release tablets
- Quantity: 30
- Product type: generic
- Prescription restrictions: TAB3 - Medicines that are issued with a special prescription (psychotropic) in green color.
Pharmaceutical forms available for alprazolam
Concentrations available for alprazolam
- 0.25mg
- 0.5mg
- 1mg
- 2mg
- 3mg