Alprocontin0.5mg
Tablet
Mundipharma (Bangladesh) Pvt. Ltd.
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| Alcohol | UNSAFE It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Alprocontin. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Alprocontin is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it ... View More |
| Breastfeeding | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Alprocontin is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. |
| Driving | UNSAFE Alprocontin may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. |
| Kidney | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Alprocontin is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Alprocontin may not be need... View More |
| Liver | CAUTION Alprocontin should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Alprocontin may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
Introduction
Alprocontin belongs to a class of medicines known as benzodiazepines. It is a prescription medicine used to treat anxiety. It alters brain activity, cal... View More
Uses of Alprocontin
- Anxiety
Side effects of Alprocontin
- Lightheadedness
- Drowsiness
How to use Alprocontin
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. Alprocontin may be taken w... View More
How Alprocontin works
Alprocontin is a benzodiazepine. It works by increasing the action of a chemical messenger (GABA) which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity o... View More
What if you forget to take Alprocontin?
If you miss a dose of Alprocontin, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to yo... View More
- The addiction / habit-forming potential of this medicine is very high. Take it only as per the dose and duration advised by your doctor
- It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.
- Avoid consuming alcohol as it may increase dizziness and drowsiness.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
- Do not stop taking medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as that may lead to nausea, anxiety, agitation, flu-like symptoms, sweating, tremo... View More
Indication
Oral Short-term management of anxiety Adult: 0.25-0.5 mg tid, increased to 3-4 mg daily if necessary. Elderly: Initially, 0.25 mg bid/tid. Panic a... View More
Administration
Potentiates action of alcohol and CNS depressants. Reduced conc with cigarette smoking by 50%. Potentially Fatal: Cimetidine and fluoxetine reduce th... View More
Adult Dose
Dosage reduction or gradual withdrawal. Dependence. Geriatric or debilitated patients. Muscle weakness, impaired hepatic or renal function; arterioscler... View More
Renal Dose
Alprazolam has anxiolytic, muscle-relaxant, anticonvulsant, antidepressant and sleep-modifying effects. It binds to the ? aminobutyric acid (GABA)-speci... View More
Contraindication
<18 years old: Not recommended
Mode of Action
Administration May be taken with or without food. Side effects eg sleepiness/drowsiness may be reduced if taken immediately after meals.
Precaution
Anxiety disorders, Panic disorders, Nausea due to chemotherapy
Side Effect
Renal impairment: Use caution; not studied
Pregnancy Category Note
>10% (4 mg dose) Drowsiness (41%),Depression (10-15%),Headache (10-15%),Constipation (10-15%),Diarrhea (10-15%),Dry mouth (10-15%) >10% (10 mg dose)... View More
Interaction
Acute narrow-angle glaucoma, preexisting CNS depression or coma, resp depression, acute pulmonary insufficiency or sleep apnoea; severe hepatic impairme... View More
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