anxilam 0.5mg tablet - Alprazolam (0.5mg) medicine

Anxilam 0.5mg Tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects

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Alprazolam (0.5mg)

🏭 Pacific Drugs & Chemicals 📦 Varies by brand 💊 Allopathy 📅 Updated: Aug 21, 2026

📋 Prescription Required 💊 Generic Available

Medically Reviewed

SaathiMed Expert Panel | Aug 21, 2026

What is anxilam 0.5mg tablet used for?

Anxilam 0.5mg Tablet contains Alprazolam, a benzodiazepine used to treat anxiety disorders and panic attacks. It works by enhancing the effect of GABA, a natural chemical in the brain that promotes calmness and relaxation. Always take as prescribed by your doctor.

Generic Name: Alprazolam
Manufacturer: Pacific Drugs & Chemicals
Form: Allopathy
Pregnancy Category: D
Prescription Required: Yes

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💊 anxilam 0.5mg tablet Uses & Benefits

Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), Panic disorder with or without agoraphobia, Short-term relief of anxiety symptoms

Off-label uses: Insomnia (short-term), Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), Cataplexy associated with narcolepsy

📋 Drug Information

Generic Name(s)	Alprazolam
Brand Name	Alprax 0.25 Tablet
Manufacturer	Pacific Drugs & Chemicals
Packaging / Form	Varies by brand (Allopathy)
Therapeutic Class	NEURO CNS
Action Class	Benzodiazepines
Route of Administration	Oral
Storage	Store at 20–25°C (68–77°F); protect from light and moisture.
Shelf Life	As per manufacturer

🔬 Pharmacology (PK/PD)

Pharmacokinetics

AbsorptionRapidly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract with oral bioavailability of approximately 90%.

DistributionWidely distributed throughout the body; crosses the blood-brain barrier and placenta.

Protein Binding80% bound to plasma proteins, primarily albumin.

MetabolismExtensively metabolized in the liver via CYP3A4 to active metabolites (e.g., alpha-hydroxyalprazolam).

Half-LifeMean elimination half-life is 11.2 hours (range 6.3–26.9 hours).

ExcretionPrimarily excreted in urine as metabolites (80%) and feces (7%).

Bioavailability90%

Onset of ActionRapid onset within 15–30 minutes.

Peak Plasma Time1–2 hours after oral administration.

Duration of Action4–6 hours for immediate-release formulations.

How It Works

Enhances the inhibitory effect of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) at GABA-A receptors, increasing chloride ion influx and neuronal hyperpolarization.

Mechanism Steps

1Alprazolam binds to the benzodiazepine site on GABA-A receptors.

2Binding enhances the affinity of GABA for the receptor.

3Increased GABA binding leads to more frequent opening of chloride ion channels.

💡 How to Take anxilam 0.5mg tablet

Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.

Dosage Timeline

🌅 Morning ✅ ☀️ Afternoon ❌ 🌆 Evening ✅ 🌙 Night ❌

⚠️ Side Effects of anxilam 0.5mg tablet

✅ Common Side Effects

Drowsiness
Dizziness
Fatigue
Ataxia
Slurred speech
Memory impairment

🚨 Serious Side Effects

Respiratory depression
Paradoxical reactions (e.g., agitation, aggression)
Physical dependence and withdrawal syndrome
Seizures (with abrupt discontinuation)

⚠️ Rare Side Effects

Jaundice
Blood dyscrasias (e.g., agranulocytosis)
Anaphylaxis
Angle-closure glaucoma

Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

🔬 Drug Interactions

⚠️ Drug	Severity	Effect
Alcohol	Major	Increased sedation and risk of respiratory depression
Opioid analgesics	Major	Additive CNS depression, risk of profound sedation
Ketoconazole	Moderate	Increased alprazolam levels, enhanced sedation
Cimetidine	Moderate	Reduced clearance of alprazolam, increased effect

🚨 Major Interactions

CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., ketoconazole, itraconazole, ritonavir) – increased alprazolam levels
CYP3A4 inducers (e.g., carbamazepine, rifampin) – decreased alprazolam levels
Opioids (e.g., morphine, oxycodone) – additive CNS depression, risk of respiratory depression
Other benzodiazepines – additive sedation

⚡ Moderate Interactions

Alcohol – additive CNS depression
Antidepressants (e.g., SSRIs, MAOIs) – potential for increased sedation
Antipsychotics – additive sedation
Muscle relaxants – enhanced muscle relaxation

ℹ️ Minor Interactions

Oral contraceptives – may increase alprazolam levels
Cimetidine – increased alprazolam levels
Grapefruit juice – increased alprazolam levels

🍽️ Food Interactions

Grapefruit juice may increase alprazolam levels; food delays absorption but does not significantly affect bioavailability.

🍷 Alcohol Interaction

Severe additive CNS depression; avoid concurrent use.

🛡️ Safety & Warnings

Liver

Moderate

Kidney

Low

Heart

Moderate

Pregnancy

Category D

🚫 Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to alprazolam or other benzodiazepines, Acute narrow-angle glaucoma, Severe respiratory insufficiency, Myasthenia gravis, Concurrent use with opioids (except in monitored settings)

📊 Monitoring Parameters

CNS depression (sedation, dizziness), Respiratory rate, Blood pressure, Liver function tests (LFTs), Renal function tests (RFTs), Complete blood count (CBC) with long-term use

🤱 Lactation Safety

Low risk; alprazolam is excreted in breast milk; monitor infant for sedation and feeding difficultie

💊 Overdose Management

Supportive care; flumazenil (benzodiazepine antagonist) may be used but with caution due to risk of seizures.

⏰ Missed Dose

Take as soon as remembered unless close to next dose; skip missed dose if near next dose; do not double dose.

👨‍⚕️ Reviewed by Expert

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MD, PhD - Pharmacology

Last reviewed on: Aug 21, 2026

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⭐ User Reviews

Regular Customer Jul 10, 2026

Effective and reliable. Worked as expected.

Certified Buyer Jul 10, 2026

This medicine was effective for me. I followed the doctor's advice.

Trusted Reviewer Jul 10, 2026

Found this to be a helpful product. Good results.