Definitions for alprazolam
al·pra·zo·lam

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1. alprazolam, Xanaxnoun

   an antianxiety agent (trade name Xanax) of the benzodiazepine class

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1. alprazolamnoun

   [[Category:en:Drugs]]An antianxiety drug 8-chloro-1-methyl-6-phenyl-4H-[1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a][1,4]benzodiazepine

2. Etymology: An invented trademark name having elements of triazole and diazepam

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1. Alprazolam

   Alprazolam, sold under the brand name Xanax, among others, is a fast-acting, potent tranquilizer of medium duration in the triazolobenzodiazepine (TBZD) class, which are benzodiazepines (BZDs) fused with a triazole ring. It is most commonly used in management of anxiety disorders, specifically panic disorder or generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). Other uses include the treatment of chemotherapy-induced nausea, together with other treatments. GAD improvement occurs generally within a week. Alprazolam is generally taken by mouth.Common side effects include sleepiness, depression, headaches, feeling tired, dry mouth, and memory problems. Some of the sedation and tiredness may improve within a few days. Withdrawal or rebound symptoms may occur if use is suddenly decreased; gradually decreasing the dose over weeks or months may be required. Alprazolam increases all-cause mortality. Alprazolam, like other benzodiazepines, acts through the GABAA receptor.Alprazolam was invented by Dr. Jackson Hester at the Upjohn Company and patented in 1971 and approved for medical use in the United States in 1981. Alprazolam is a Schedule IV controlled substance and is a common drug of abuse. It is available as a generic medication. In 2020, it was the 37th most-commonly-prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 16 million prescriptions.

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1. alprazolam

   Alprazolam is a prescription medication that belongs to a class of drugs known as benzodiazepines. It is commonly used to treat disorders related to anxiety and panic, including generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). It works by enhancing the effects of certain natural chemicals in the body, particularly GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid), which reduces excitability in the brain and has calming effects. Alprazolam can have addictive properties and is typically used for short-term treatment. Its use needs careful medical supervision due to potential for withdrawal symptoms. It is often known by its trade name, Xanax.

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1. Alprazolam

   Alprazolam is a short-acting anxiolytic of the benzodiazepine class of psychoactive drugs. Alprazolam, like other benzodiazepines, binds to specific sites on the GABAA gamma-amino-butyric acid receptor. Alprazolam is commonly used and FDA approved for the medical treatment of panic disorder, and anxiety disorders, such as generalized anxiety disorder or social anxiety disorder. Alprazolam is available for oral administration in compressed tablet and extended-release capsule formulations. Alprazolam possesses anxiolytic, sedative, hypnotic, skeletal muscle relaxant, anticonvulsant, and amnestic properties. Alprazolam has a fast onset of action and symptomatic relief. Ninety percent of peak effects are achieved within the first hour of using either in preparation for panic disorder, and full peak effects are achieved in 1.5 and 1.6 hours respectively. Peak benefits achieved for generalized anxiety disorder may take up to a week. Tolerance to the anxiolytic/antipanic effects is controversial with some authoritative sources reporting the development of tolerance, and others reporting no development of tolerance; tolerance will however, develop to the sedative-hypnotic effects within a couple of days. Withdrawal symptoms or rebound symptoms may occur after ceasing treatment abruptly following a few weeks or longer of steady dosing, and may necessitate a gradual dose reduction.

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1. Alprazolam

   A triazolobenzodiazepine compound with antianxiety and sedative-hypnotic actions, that is efficacious in the treatment of PANIC DISORDERS, with or without AGORAPHOBIA, and in generalized ANXIETY DISORDERS. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p238)

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of alprazolam in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of alprazolam in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of alprazolam in a Sentence

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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2. ^ Wiktionary
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3. ^ Wikipedia
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5. ^ Wikidata
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