Alfresh 0.25mg Tablet
strip of 10.0 tablets.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Alprazolam (0.25mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Medico Healthcare |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Alfresh 0.25mg Tablet is a benzodiazepine used to treat anxiety. It alters brain activity, calms it, and provides relief from panic attacks by relaxing the nerves. Alfresh 0.25mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor as it has a high potential of habit-forming. If you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. This medication mustn't be stopped suddenly without talking to the doctor as it may cause nausea and anxiety.
Alfresh 0.25mg Tablet is a benzodiazepine. It works by increasing the action of a chemical messenger (GABA) which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.
What is Alfresh 0.25mg Tablet used to treat?
Alfresh 0.25mg Tablet is used to relieve excess (moderate to severe) anxiety and to treat anxiety associated with depression. It should not be used for mild anxiety caused by everyday life stressors.
Is Alfresh 0.25mg Tablet safe when used as directed?
Alfresh 0.25mg Tablet is generally considered safe if taken at prescribed doses for the recommended duration, as advised by your doctor.
Does Alfresh 0.25mg Tablet have addictive potential?
Yes, Alfresh 0.25mg Tablet has a risk of addiction due to its physical and psychological effects. Abruptly stopping the medication can lead to serious withdrawal symptoms.
Is Alfresh 0.25mg Tablet an opioid?
No, Alfresh 0.25mg Tablet belongs to a class of substances called benzodiazepines, not opioids.
Does Alfresh 0.25mg Tablet have anti-depressant properties?
No, Alfresh 0.25mg Tablet is specifically used for anxiety and should not be considered an antidepressant medication.
Is Alfresh 0.25mg Tablet a narcotic substance?
No, Alfresh 0.25mg Tablet belongs to the class of medicines known as benzodiazepines and is used for treating anxiety, but it is not a narcotic substance.
Can I use Alfresh 0.25mg Tablet to alleviate hangover symptoms?
No, Alfresh 0.25mg Tablet should not be taken with alcohol or used to manage hangovers, as both can cause excessive sleepiness and depress brain activity.
Is Alfresh 0.25mg Tablet suitable for anxiety treatment?
Yes, Alfresh 0.25mg Tablet is used to relieve excess (moderate to severe) anxiety and treat anxiety associated with depression. However, it should not be used for mild anxiety caused by everyday life stressors.
Can taking Alfresh 0.25mg Tablet lower my blood pressure?
If you take more than the prescribed dose of Alfresh 0.25mg Tablet, there may be a lowering of blood pressure. Consult your doctor if you experience excessive falls in blood pressure while on the medication.
Does Alfresh 0.25mg Tablet cause drowsiness?
Yes, Alfresh 0.25mg Tablet can make you sleepy due to its sedative effects. This may be a concern if your work requires you to remain alert or you drive yourself.
Can taking Alfresh 0.25mg Tablet lead to weight gain?
Change in weight, including both weight gain and loss, has been reported as a common side effect of Alfresh 0.25mg Tablet. Consult your doctor if you experience disproportionate changes in weight while on the medication.
Can I take Alfresh 0.25mg Tablet with hydrocodone?
Alfresh 0.25mg Tablet and hydrocodone should not be taken together, as both belong to different classes of medications (benzodiazepines and opioids) that can cause sedation and respiratory depression.
Can I take Alfresh 0.25mg Tablet with paracetamol?
Interactions between Alfresh 0.25mg Tablet and paracetamol have been reported, so consult your doctor before taking the two medications together.
Is it safe to use Alfresh 0.25mg Tablet for an extended period?
No, Alfresh 0.25mg Tablet should be taken only for a prescribed duration at prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Alfresh 0.25mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
- The addiction / habit-forming potential of this medicine is very high. Take it only as per the dose and duration advised by your doctor
- It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.
- Avoid consuming alcohol as it may increase dizziness and drowsiness.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
- Do not stop taking medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as that may lead to nausea, anxiety, agitation, flu-like symptoms, sweating, tremor, and confusion.
Alcohol
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Alfresh 0.25mg Tablet.
Breastfeed
Alfresh 0.25mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnancy
Alfresh 0.25mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.