Alprazolam (Xanax) Interactions

• Amiodarone
  Anti-retroviral protease inhibitors
  Anticonvulsants
  Antipsychotics
  Anxiolytics, Sedatives, and Hypnotics
  
• Aprepitant
  Barbiturates
  
• Bosentan
  
• Buprenorphine
  
• Butorphanol
  
• Carbamazepine
  
• Cimetidine
  
• Clarithromycin
  
• Clozapine
  
• Conivaptan
  
• Cyclosporine
  
• Dalfopristin; Quinupristin
  
• Delavirdine
  
• Desipramine
  
• Digoxin
  
• Diltiazem
  
• Disulfiram
  
• Dronabinol, THC
  
• Echinacea
  
• Efavirenz
  
• Entacapone
  
• Ergotamine
  
• Erythromycin
  
• Ethanol
  
• Ethotoin
  
• Fluconazole
  
• Flumazenil
  
• Fluoxetine
  
• Fluvoxamine
  
• food
  
• Fosphenytoin
  General Anesthetics
  
• grapefruit juice
  
• Imatinib, STI-571
  
• Imipramine
  
• Indinavir
  
• Isoniazid, INH
  
• Itraconazole
  
• Kava Kava, Piper methysticum
  
• Ketoconazole
  
• Melatonin
  
• Mibefradil
  
• Miconazole
  
• Mifepristone, RU-486
  
• Nabilone
  
• Nalbuphine
  
• Nefazodone
  
• Nevirapine
  
• Nicardipine
  
• Nifedipine
  Opiate agonists
  Oral contraceptives
  
• Oxcarbazepine
  
• Paroxetine
  
• Pentazocine
  
• Phenytoin
  
• Pramipexole
  
• Prasterone, Dehydroepiandrosterone, DHEA
  
• Pregabalin
  
• Probenecid
  Radiopaque Contrast Agents
  
• Ranolazine
  
• Rifabutin
  
• Rifampin
  
• Rifapentine
  
• Ropinirole
  Sedating H1-blockers
  
• Sodium Phosphate Monobasic Monohydrate; Sodium Phosphate Dibasic Anhydrous
  
• St. John’s Wort, Hypericum perforatum
  
• Telithromycin
  
• Theophylline, Aminophylline
  
• Tolcapone
  
• Tramadol
  Tricyclic antidepressants
  
• Troglitazone
  
• Troleandomycin
  
• Valerian, Valeriana officinalis
  
• Verapamil
  
• Voriconazole
  
• Zafirlukast
  
• Zileuton

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Alprazolam (Xanax) Adverse Reactions

• agitation
  
• akathisia
  
• amnesia
  
• anorexia
  
• appetite stimulation
  
• ataxia
  
• confusion
  
• constipation
  
• depression
  
• dizziness
  
• drowsiness
  
• dysuria
  
• elevated hepatic enzymes
  
• emotional lability
  
• fatigue
  
• flushing
  
• galactorrhea
  
• gynecomastia
  
• hepatic failure
  
• hepatitis
  
• hyperprolactinemia
  
• hypersalivation
  
• hyperventilation
  
• hypoesthesia
  
• hypotension
  
• impaired cognition
  
• irritability
  
• libido decrease
  
• libido increase
  
• menstrual irregularity
  
• physiological dependence
  
• psychological dependence
  
• Stevens-Johnson syndrome
  
• teratogenesis
  
• tolerance
  
• tremor
  
• weight gain
  
• weight loss
  
• withdrawal
  
• xerostomia

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Tabletas de liberación prolongada de alprazolam

¿Qué son las tabletas de liberación prolongada de alprazolam?
El ALPRAZOLAM DE LIBERACIÓN PROLONGADA (Xanax® XR) es una benzodiacepina. Las benzodiacepinas pertenecen a un grupo de medicamentos depresores del sistema nervioso central. El alprazolam alivia la ansiedad y el nerviosismo y ayuda a tratar los ataques de pánico. Las leyes federales prohíben la transferencia de alprazolam a cualquier persona que no sea el paciente para quien el medicamento fue recetado. No comparta este medicamento con nadie. Hay tabletas genéricas de liberación prolongada de alprazolam disponibles.

¿Qué le debo informar a mi profesional de la salud antes de tomar este medicamento?
Necesita saber si usted presenta alguno de los siguientes problemás o situaciones:

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Alprazolam (Xanax) Contraindications / Precautions

• abrupt discontinuation
  
• benzodiazepine hypersensitivity
  
• breast-feeding
  
• closed-angle glaucoma
  
• ethanol intoxication
  
• anxiety
  
• benzodiazepine dependence
  
• bipolar disorder
  
• children
  
• chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
  
• CNS depression
  
• coma
  
• dementia
  
• depression
  
• driving or operating machinery
  
• elderly
  
• hepatic disease
  
• infants
  
• labor
  
• mania
  
• myasthenia gravis
  
• neonates
  
• obesity
  
• Parkinson’s disease
  
• porphyria
  
• pregnancy
  
• psychosis
  
• pulmonary disease
  
• renal failure
  
• renal impairment
  
• respiratory depression
  
• seizure disorder
  
• seizures
  
• shock
  
• sleep apnea
  
• status epilepticus
  
• substance abuse
  
• suicidal ideation

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Alprazolam (Xanax) Administration

Oral Administration

• Immediate-release dosage forms: Xanax® tablets or oral solution may be administered without regard to meals.
  
• Orally disintegrating tablets: Do not remove Niravam™ tablets from the bottle until just prior to administration. With dry hands, open the bottle, remove the tablet, and immediately place on the tongue to dissolve and be swallowed. The tablet may be taken with water, but water is not required. Discard cotton; reseal the bottle tightly.

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Alprazolam Monitoring Parameters

Alprazolam Monitoring Parameters

. laboratory monitoring not necessary

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Alprazolam tablets (Xanax® , Niravam™)

What are alprazolam tablets?
ALPRAZOLAM (Xanax® , Niravam™) is a benzodiazepine. Benzodiazepines belong to a group of medicines that slow down the central nervous system. Alprazolam relieves anxiety and nervousness and helps to treat panic attacks. Federal law prohibits the transfer of alprazolam to any person other than the patient for whom it was prescribed. Do not share this medicine with anyone else. Generic alprazolam tablets are available. Generic orally-disintegrating tablets are not yet available.

What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

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Alprazolam (Xanax) Indications and Dosage

• anxiety
  
• insomnia _†
  
• panic disorder
  
• premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) _†
  
• premenstrual syndrome (PMS) _†

_† non-FDA-approved indication

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Alprazolam (Xanax® XR) extended-relase tablets

What are alprazolam extended-release tablets?
ALPRAZOLAM EXTENDED-RELEASE (Xanax® XR) is a benzodiazepine. Benzodiazepines belong to a group of medicines that slow down the central nervous system. Alprazolam relieves anxiety and nervousness and helps to treat panic attacks. Federal law prohibits the transfer of alprazolam to any person other than the patient for whom it was prescribed. Do not share this medicine with anyone else. Generic alprazolam extended-release tablets are available.

What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

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Alprazolam (Xanax)

Alprazolam
Alprazolam Intensol™ | Niravam™ | Xanax XR® | Xanax®

Classification:
Psychotropic Agents
Anxiolytics, Sedatives, and Hypnotics
Benzodiazepines

NOTE: Alprazolam is a schedule C-IV controlled substance.

Description: Alprazolam is an oral benzodiazepine used for the treatment of anxiety disorders including panic disorder with or without agoraphobia and generalized anxiety disorder. It is also used for the short term management of nonspecific anxiety.

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Alprazolam oral solution (Xanax® )

What is alprazolam oral solution?
ALPRAZOLAM (Xanax® ) is a benzodiazepine. Benzodiazepines belong to a group of medicines that slow down the central nervous system. Alprazolam relieves anxiety and nervousness and helps to treat panic attacks. Federal law prohibits the transfer of alprazolam to any person other than the patient for whom it was prescribed. Do not share this medicine with anyone else. Generic alprazolam oral solution is available.

What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

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