Alprax 0.25 Tablet is a benzodiazepine. It works by increasing the action of a chemical messenger (GABA) which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.
How to use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Alprax 0.25 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Interactions / Warnings
Contraindicated in Acute narrow angle glaucoma Concomitant use with itraconazole or ketoconazole Hypersensitivity to benzodiazepines
Prescription
Item requires a valid prescription
Side Effects
Common Endocrine metabolic: Decrease in appetite (7.3% to 27.8% ), Increased appetite (7% to 32.7% ), Weight increased (2.7% to 27.2% ) Gastrointestinal: Constipation (8.1% to 26.2% ), Reduced salivation (32.8% ), Xerostomia (10.2% to 14.7% ) Neurologic: Cognitive disorder (28.8% ), Confusion (1.5% to 10.4% ), Dysarthria (10.9% to 23.3% ), Incoordination (9.4% to 40.1% ), Lightheadedness (20.8% ), Memory impairment (15.4% to 33.1% ), Sedated (45.2% ), Somnolence (23% to 76.8% ) Psychiatric: Irritability (immediate-release, 33.1%; extended-release 1% or more ) Reproductive: Reduced libido (6% to 14.4% ) Other: Fatigue (13.9% to 48.6% ) Serious Dermatologic: Stevens-Johnson syndrome Hepatic: Liver failure Neurologic: Drug withdrawal seizure
