Indications
**Treatment of Anxiety Disorders
**Treatment of Panic Disorder
**Anxiety associated with Depression
Warnings and Precautions
Use in the Elderly:
**Use with caution due to increased risk of falls and other side effects.
Concomitant Use with Alcohol or CNS Depressants:
**May enhance sedative effects and risk of respiratory depression.
Use in Pregnancy and Lactation:
**Not recommended due to potential risks to the fetus and nursing infant.
Abrupt Discontinuation:
**May lead to withdrawal symptoms such as seizures, anxiety, or depression.
History and Background
Development and Registration: Alprazolam was developed by Upjohn Laboratories in the late 1960s and patented in 1969.
Approval:Approved by the FDA in the United States in 1981.
Misuse and Abuse
Overdose or Combination with Other Substances:
**Can lead to addiction, withdrawal symptoms, or severe side effects such as respiratory depression.
Non-prescribed Use:
**Dangerous and illegal.
Additional Information
Consideration in Patients with Depression or Suicidal Thoughts:
**Use with caution as it may increase the risk of such behaviors.
Monitoring Treatment:
**Regular follow-up and dosage adjustments by healthcare professionals are essential.
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