Alprax Forte 0.5 mg/50 mg Tablet
strip of 10.0 tablets
Prescription required
Manufacturer
Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition
Alprazolam (0.5mg) + Sertraline (50mg)
Alprax Forte 0.5 mg/50 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine used to treat depression. It is a combination medicine which calms the brain by decreasing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells.
Introduction:
Alprax Forte 0.5 mg/50 mg Tablet is taken with or without food. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain consistent levels of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration advised by your doctor as it has habit-forming potential. If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as you remember. Finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important not to stop taking this medicine suddenly as this may cause nausea, stomach upset, flu-like withdrawal symptoms, sleep disturbance and anxiety.
Dosage Form:
Tablet
Side Effects:
How to Use:
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. Alprax Forte 0.5 mg/50 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it Works:
Alprax Forte 0.5 mg/50 mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines:
Quick Tips:
Interacting Drugs:
Introduction:
Alprax Forte 0.5 mg/50 mg Tablet is taken with or without food. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain consistent levels of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration advised by your doctor as it has habit-forming potential. If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as you remember. Finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important not to stop taking this medicine suddenly as this may cause nausea, stomach upset, flu-like withdrawal symptoms, sleep disturbance and anxiety.
Dosage Form:
Tablet
Side Effects:
- nausea
- vomiting
- diarrhea
- confusion
- memory impairment
- low sexual desire
- dizziness
- sleepiness
How to Use:
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. Alprax Forte 0.5 mg/50 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it Works:
Alprax Forte 0.5 mg/50 mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines:
Quick Tips:
- inform your doctor immediately if you get thoughts about harming yourself or ending your life
- inform your doctor if you get aggressive, anxiety, trouble sleeping, an increase in activity or talking more than what is normal for you
- do not stop taking Alprax Forte 0.5 mg/50 mg Tablet unless your doctor tells you to do so
- avoid the use of Alprax Forte 0.5 mg/50 mg Tablet along with certain medications like aspirin, warfarin, ibuprofen, or naproxen as it might increase the risk of bleeding
- inform your doctor if you observe changes in appetite or weight
- inform your doctor if you are taking any other antidepressant
- if you have diabetes, you will be asked to monitor your blood glucose level regularly as Alprax Forte 0.5 mg/50 mg Tablet may affect the levels of sugar in your blood
- try to keep your regular appointments with your doctor
Interacting Drugs:
- aspirin
- warfarin
- ibuprofen
- naproxen
Alcohol Warning:
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Alprax Forte 0.5 mg/50 mg Tablet.
Pregnancy Warning:
Alprax Forte 0.5 mg/50 mg 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.
Breastfeeding Warning:
Alprax Forte 0.5 mg/50 mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Alprax Forte 0.5 mg/50 mg Tablet.
Pregnancy Warning:
Alprax Forte 0.5 mg/50 mg 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.
Breastfeeding Warning:
Alprax Forte 0.5 mg/50 mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Alprax Forte 0.5 mg/50 mg Tablet
strip of 10.0 tablets
Prescription required
Manufacturer
Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition
Alprazolam (0.5mg) + Sertraline (50mg)