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 ALPRAZOLAM BRAND NAME:- ALPRAX 0.25,0.5, 1.0mg tab .,0.5,1.0,1.5mg SR tabs ; ALZOLAM 0.25,0.5,1.0mg tabs; 1.5mg SR tab, ALPROCONTIN 0.5,1.0,1.5mgCR tabs. RESTYL 0.25,0.5,1.0mg tabs , RESTYL -SR 0.5, 1.0,1.5mg SY tabs  ALPRAZOLAM is an antianxiety (Benzodiazepines group) drug.  A high potency anxiolytic BZN which in addition has some mood elevating action in mild depression. As such, it is particularly useful in anxiety associated with depression. Good response has been obtained in panic disorders with severe anxiety and autonomic symptoms. It's plasma T1/2 is about 12 hours, but an active metabolism is produced. USED:- ALPRAZOLAM is also used in hypnotic. When administered daily as anxiolytic, some patients experience anxiety in between doses, which may be obtained by employing sustained release tablet. Withdrawal symptoms may be more marked on discontinuation than with others BZNs. DOSE:- 0.25-1.0mg TDS ; upto 6mg/day in panic disorders; SIDE EFFECTS:- Hypnotic, sedatio...