Driving impairment
This medicine may affect your ability to drive or use machines.
Leaflet XANAX 0.5mg tablets
- Product code:
- W67288001
- Quantity:
- 30
- Indicated for:
- anxiety
- Route of administration:
- oral
- Substance:
- alprazolam (benzodiazepine)
- ATC
- N05BA12 — Nervous system | Anxiolytics | Benzodiazepine derivatives
Precautions:
Dizziness / vertigo
This medicine may cause dizziness or vertigo.
Dependence / abuse
This medicine may cause dependence or be misused.
Respiratory depression
May slow breathing, especially with alcohol or sedatives.
Avoid alcohol
Avoid alcohol during treatment.
Major drug interactions
This medicine may have important interactions with other medicines.
Breastfeeding warning
Use during breastfeeding only on medical advice.
Pregnancy warning
Use during pregnancy only on medical advice.
Elderly warning
Older people may have an increased risk of side effects.
Withdrawal / do not stop abruptly
Do not stop treatment abruptly without medical advice.
Drowsiness / sedation
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.
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 XANAX 0.5mg
- Substance:
- alprazolam
- Date of latest medicines list:
- 01-06-2026
- Product code:
- W67288001
- Concentration:
- 0.5mg
- Pharmaceutical form:
- tablets
- Quantity:
- 30
- Product type:
- Original
- Price:
- 10.85 RON
- Prescription status:
- TAB3 — Medicines dispensed with a special medical prescription for psychotropic substances, green in color.
Pharmaceutical forms available for alprazolam
Concentrations available for alprazolam
- 0.25mg
- 0.5mg
- 1mg
- 2mg
- 3mg
Compensation lists for XANAX 0.5mg Upjohn
A - Sublist A with 90% discount from the reference price
- Price
- 10.85 RON
- Copayment
- 4.90 RON
- Patient
- 5.95 RON