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Jpee Healthcare
SALT COMPOSITION
Alprazolam (0.5mg)
Storage
Store below 30°C
Product introduction
Apex 0.5mg Tablet belongs to a class of medicines known as benzodiazepines. It is used to treat anxiety. It alters brain activity, calms it, and provides relief from panic attacks by relaxing the nerves.
Apex 0.5mg 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.
The most common side effect of this medicine is lightheadedness. It may cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.
It may also cause weight gain or weight loss as it can vary from person to person. To prevent weight gain you can eat a healthy balanced diet, avoid snacking with high-calorie foods, and exercise regularly. Weight loss can be managed by increasing food portions and consulting a dietitian. If you have been taking this medicine for a long time then regular monitoring of blood and liver functions may be required.
Uses of Apex Tablet
- Treatment of Anxiety
- Treatment of Panic disorder
Benefits of Apex Tablet
In Treatment of Anxiety
Apex 0.5mg Tablet reduces the symptoms of excessive anxiety and worry. It can also reduce feelings of restlessness, tiredness, difficulty concentrating, and feeling irritable. It will therefore help you go about your daily activities more easily and be more productive. Keep taking this medicine even if you feel well. Stopping it suddenly can cause serious problems. So, do not stop taking it without discussing it with your doctor.
In Treatment of Panic disorder
Apex 0.5mg Tablet can help relieve symptoms of many panic disorders including panic attacks. It can help you feel calmer and improve your ability to deal with problems. Do not stop taking it, even when you feel better unless your doctor advises you to.
Side effects of Apex Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Apex
- Lightheadedness
- Drowsiness
How to use Apex Tablet
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. Apex 0.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Apex Tablet works
Apex 0.5mg 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.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Apex 0.5mg Tablet.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Apex 0.5mg 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.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Apex 0.5mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Apex 0.5mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Apex 0.5mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Apex 0.5mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Apex 0.5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Apex 0.5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Apex Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Apex 0.5mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.\n
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Quick tips
- 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.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Benzodiazepines Derivative
Habit Forming
Yes
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Action Class
Benzodiazepines
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Patient concerns
PANIC ATTACK ANXIETY DISORDER T
Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan
Psychiatry
Anxiety is the result of a hyperarousal state of nervous system due to a low threshold for threat perception. In simpler words, it's an ongoing flight or fight response. It can elicit a neuro-hormonal response understood as Flight or Fright reaction kicking in physiological cascade of symptoms ranging from palpitations, tachycardia, breathlessness, increased bowel movement, increase frequency of urination, dizziness, muscle tension or pain, trembling, dizziness, blurring of vision to restlessness, confusion and fainting spells. Chronic stress causes prolonged anxiety response with the consequences of slowed me ration, lack of concentration, headaches, fluctuations in blood pressure and increased wear and tear of body tissues. Identifying your stressors, learning to deal with them, de stressing regularly by doing something that makes one feel good, yoga and meditation are some non pharmacological strategies to deal with it. If the condition is persisting for a long time, it's better to see a psychiatrist.
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panic disorder, hypochondria syndrome & anxiety neurosis
Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan
Psychiatry
Continue medicines as prescribed and follow up with your psychiatrist
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Dr. Manju Singh
Homeopathy
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Please suggest me some home remedy for deppression, anxiety, nerves & panic disorder?
Shikha Mishra
Dietetics/Nutrition
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Dr. Saurav Arora
Homeopathy
Dear mam for the time being you can take Ferrum met 30, 04 drops in half cup water and Calcarea flour 6x, 4 tab thrice daily for a month, but as this case needs supervision, discussion and examination you need to visit a homeopath so that he can discuss your case in detail, get some investigations, do examination and guide you accordingly,
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Dr. Vinod Raina
Sexology
Take tab covatil 500mg cv for five days
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Suffering from Severe panic disorder How much time to wait
Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan
Psychiatry
Dealing with acute anxiety/ panic- 1. Take deep breaths in situation that cause anxiety. 2. Observe how your body reacts when anxious, if you feel heaviness, your muscles are getting tense. Relax the contracted muscles along with deep breathing 3. Distract yourself by reading, listening to music or any other activity you enjoy. 4. Challenge your fear, what is it that can go wrong and what if it does. 5. Medicines and psychotherapy are useful treatment modalities.
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I'm suffering from panic disorder and agoraphobia since 7 years my question is its permanent curable or life time medication
Dr. Anuneet Sabharwal
Psychiatry
Most anxiety disorders are chronic and recurring
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User feedback
What are you using Apex Tablet for?
Anxiety
67%
Others
33%
How much was the improvement?
Poor
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Average
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FAQs
Q. What is Apex 0.5mg Tablet used for?
Apex 0.5mg Tablet is used to relieve excess (moderate to severe) anxiety and to treat anxiety associated with depression. It is not to be used for mild anxiety associated with the stress of day to day life situations.
Q. Is Apex 0.5mg Tablet safe?
Apex 0.5mg Tablet is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
Q. Is Apex 0.5mg Tablet addictive (habit-forming)?
Yes, the use of Apex 0.5mg Tablet has addictive potential. Its use is associated with the risk of addiction for physical or psychological effects. The abrupt discontinuation of Apex 0.5mg Tablet is therefore not advised to avoid serious withdrawal symptoms.
Q. Is Apex 0.5mg Tablet an opioid?
No, Apex 0.5mg Tablet is not an opioid, it belongs to a class of substances called benzodiazepines.
Q. Is Apex 0.5mg Tablet an anti-depressant?
No, Apex 0.5mg Tablet is not an anti-depressant. It is used to relieve excess anxiety and to treat anxiety associated with depression.
Q. Is Apex 0.5mg Tablet a narcotic substance?
No, Apex 0.5mg Tablet is not a narcotic substance. It belongs to the class of medicines known as benzodiazepines and is used for the treatment of anxiety.
Q. Can I take Apex 0.5mg Tablet for a hangover?
No, Apex 0.5mg Tablet is not indicated for managing a hangover. Rather, Apex 0.5mg Tablet should not be taken with alcohol as both the substances can cause excessive sleep (sedation) and depress your brain.
Q. Can I take Apex 0.5mg Tablet for anxiety?
Yes, Apex 0.5mg Tablet is used to relieve excess (moderate to severe) anxiety and to treat anxiety associated with depression. It is not recommended for mild anxiety associated with the stress of day to day life situations.
Q. Does Apex 0.5mg Tablet reduce blood pressure?
Lowering of blood pressure is seen if you take more than the prescribed dose of Apex 0.5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor if you experience excessive fall in blood pressure while you are taking Apex 0.5mg Tablet.
Q. Does Apex 0.5mg Tablet make you sleepy?
Yes, Apex 0.5mg Tablet makes you sleepy. Sedation (sleepiness) is a very common side effect of Apex 0.5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor if you are prescribed Apex 0.5mg Tablet and your work requires you to remain alerted or you drive yourself as it may affect your driving.
Q. Does Apex 0.5mg Tablet cause weight gain?
Change in weight (both weight gain and weight loss) has been reported as a common side effect with Apex 0.5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor if you experience a disproportionate change in weight when you are taking Apex 0.5mg Tablet.
Q. Can I take Apex 0.5mg Tablet with hydrocodone?
Apex 0.5mg Tablet should not be taken with hydrocodone. Apex 0.5mg Tablet belong to a class of medicines called benzodiazepines and hydrocodone belongs to the class of medicines called opioids. Both the classes cause sedation (increased tendency to sleep) and respiratory depression (slow and difficult breathing). Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Can I take Apex 0.5mg Tablet with paracetamol?
No, interactions have been reported between Apex 0.5mg Tablet and paracetamol. However, this does not mean that no interactions exist. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Can I take Apex 0.5mg Tablet for the rest of my life?
No, Apex 0.5mg Tablet should be taken only for a prescribed duration at prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.
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Address: plot no-53, sidcul, sector 6, bhel township, haridwar, uttarakhand 249403
Country of origin: India
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