ALPRAZOLAM |
ALPRAZOLAM;-
DISCOVERY;-
History of alprazolam. Dr. Leo Sternbach is credited with the discovery benzodiazepines. Alprazolam was first released by Upjohn Laboratories (now a part of Pfizer) in 1981, as the first approved drug for panic attacks.
USES/INDICATION;-
ALPRA DICOV |
Alprazolam is a benzodiazepine (ben-zoe-dye-AZE-eh-peen). It affects chemicals in the brain that may be unbalanced in people with anxiety. Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety disorders, panic disorders, and anxiety caused by depression.
CHEMICAL NAME ;-
STRUCTURE |
The chemical name of alprazolam is 8-Chloro-1-methyl-6-phenyl-4H-s-triazolo[4,3-α][1,4] benzodiazepine.
The structural formula is:
C17H13CIN4
ALPRAZOLAM SIDE EFFECT;-
PICT |
Depressed mood, thoughts of suicide or hurting yourself;
racing thoughts, increased energy, unusual risk-taking behavior;
confusion, agitation, hostility, hallucinations;
uncontrolled muscle movements, tremor, seizure (convulsions); or
pounding heartbeats or fluttering in your chest.
Common alprazolam side effects may include:
drowsiness, feeling tired;
slurred speech, lack of balance or coordination;
memory problems; or
feeling anxious early in the morning.
CORT |
CONTRA INDICATION;-
Hypersensitivity benzodiazepine group.
DOSE;-
PIC |
.0.25mg – 4mg 24 Hrs B/WT
PREVENTION IZ BETTER THN MEDICINES.
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