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What does alprazolam 2 mg do?
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety disorders and panic disorder (sudden, unexpected attacks of extreme fear and worry about these attacks). Alprazolam is in a class of medications called benzodiazepines. It works by decreasing abnormal excitement in the brain.
Is alprazolam 2 mg the same as Xanax?
Each XANAX Tablet, for oral administration, contains 0.25, 0.5, 1 or 2 mg of alprazolam.
How long does 2mg of alprazolam take to work?
Xanax is taken by mouth and is readily absorbed into the bloodstream. You should start feeling the effects of Xanax in under an hour. The medication reaches peak concentrations in the bloodstream in one to two hours following ingestion.
How does alprazolam work for anxiety?
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders. It belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines which act on the brain and nerves (central nervous system) to produce a calming effect. It works by enhancing the effects of a certain natural chemical in the body (GABA).
What is the generic name for alprazolam?
Alprazolam. Generic name: alprazolam (al PRAY zoe lam) Brand name: Xanax, Xanax XR, Niravam. Dosage forms: oral concentrate (1 mg/mL); oral tablet (0.25 mg; 0.5 mg; 1 mg; 2 mg); oral tablet, disintegrating (0.25 mg; 0.5 mg; 1 mg; 2 mg); oral tablet, extended release (0.5 mg; 1 mg; 2 mg; 3 mg) Drug class: Benzodiazepines.
What kind of drug is Tafil?
Tafil. Drug Information, Indications & Other Medicaments on Catalog.md – Pfizer Why is Tafil prescribed? Alprazolam is an anxiolytic drug (tranquilizer), a derivative of triazolo-benzodiazepine. This medication has anxiolytic, sedative, hypnotic, anticonvulsant, central muscle relaxant effect.
How much Tafil can you take in a day?
It is suggested that the daily dosage of Tafil Tablets be decreased by no more than 0.5 mg every three days (see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION ). Some patients may benefit from an even slower dosage reduction.
Can Tafil be used to treat panic disorder?
Because the management of panic disorder often requires the use of average daily doses of Tafil above 4 mg, the risk of dependence among panic disorder patients may be higher than that among those treated for less severe anxiety.