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==Introduction== | |||
Alprazolam is a short-acting benzodiazepine. It is used in the short-term treatment of anxiety disorders, specifically panic disorder or generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). GAD improvement occurs generally within a week. Alprazolam is generally taken by mouth. | |||
==Pronunciation== | ==Pronunciation== | ||
===Alprazolam 0.25mg (XANAX)=== | ===Alprazolam 0.25mg (XANAX)=== | ||
[[File:Alprazolam 0.25mg (XANAX).mp3]] | [[File:Alprazolam 0.25mg (XANAX).mp3]] | ||
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!Generic Name 藥名 | |||
!HA Code 藥物代碼 | |||
!Classification藥物分類 | |||
|- | |||
|Alprazolam Tablet 0.25 mg | |||
|ALPR01 | |||
|DDA | |||
|- | |||
|Alprazolam Tablet 0.5 mg | |||
|ALPR02 | |||
|DDA | |||
|} | |||
==Mechanism of Action== | |||
*Alprazolam is a benzodiazepine. | |||
*Gama-Aminobutyric acid (GABA) is an inhibitory neurotransmitter, acting on the GABA receptors in the central nervous system (CNS), thus inhibiting the nerve impulses. | |||
*Alprazolam acts on the benzodiazepine receptors in the brain and the spinal cord. Benzodiazepine receptors in the CNS are linked with GABA receptors as a complex. | |||
*Alprazolam by binding to the benzodiazepine receptors results in activation of the GABA-benzodiazepine receptor complex, resulting in inhibition of nerve impulses, overall depression of brain and spinal cord. | |||
*Thus alprazolam use helps to promote muscle relaxation, reduce anxiety, control of convulsions and promote sleep. | |||
Revision as of 01:24, 6 October 2020
Introduction
Alprazolam is a short-acting benzodiazepine. It is used in the short-term treatment of anxiety disorders, specifically panic disorder or generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). GAD improvement occurs generally within a week. Alprazolam is generally taken by mouth.
Pronunciation
Alprazolam 0.25mg (XANAX)
| Generic Name 藥名 | HA Code 藥物代碼 | Classification藥物分類 |
|---|---|---|
| Alprazolam Tablet 0.25 mg | ALPR01 | DDA |
| Alprazolam Tablet 0.5 mg | ALPR02 | DDA |
Mechanism of Action
- Alprazolam is a benzodiazepine.
- Gama-Aminobutyric acid (GABA) is an inhibitory neurotransmitter, acting on the GABA receptors in the central nervous system (CNS), thus inhibiting the nerve impulses.
- Alprazolam acts on the benzodiazepine receptors in the brain and the spinal cord. Benzodiazepine receptors in the CNS are linked with GABA receptors as a complex.
- Alprazolam by binding to the benzodiazepine receptors results in activation of the GABA-benzodiazepine receptor complex, resulting in inhibition of nerve impulses, overall depression of brain and spinal cord.
- Thus alprazolam use helps to promote muscle relaxation, reduce anxiety, control of convulsions and promote sleep.
