Alpviram Plus 0.25 mg/20 mg Tablet

Short Description

Alpviram Plus 0.25 mg/20 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine used to treat anxiety, calming the brain by decreasing abnormal and excessive activity of nerve cells.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Alpviram Plus 0.25 mg/20 mg Tablet is a combination of Alprazolam and Propranolol. It should be taken on an empty stomach, at the same time each day, and in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. It has high habit-forming potential, and missing a dose should be taken as soon as remembered. Finish the full course of treatment, and avoid stopping suddenly as it may cause withdrawal symptoms. Avoid consuming alcohol while taking this medicine, as it may reduce its effectiveness.

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. Alpviram Plus 0.25 mg/20 mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

Side Effects

Confusion Memory impairment Slow heart rate Tiredness Nightmare Dizziness Sleepiness

Alcohol Warning

Avoid consuming alcohol while taking this medicine as it may reduce its effectiveness.

Breastfeeding Warning

Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding.

Pregnancy Warning

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.

Alpviram Plus 0.25 mg/20 mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Alprazolam and Propranolol. Alprazolam is a benzodiazepine that works by increasing the action of GABA, a chemical messenger that suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in brain. Propranolol is a beta blocker that blocks the action of certain chemical messengers on the heart and blood vessels, reducing heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart.

Used for the treatment of anxiety It can take a week or two after starting this treatment before the effect begins to build up, and 4-6 weeks before you feel the full benefit Do not stop taking it after a week or two feeling it is not helping Stopping treatment suddenly can cause problems, and your doctor will probably want you to reduce your dose gradually when this becomes necessary Try to keep your regular appointments with your doctor Take caution while taking medicine if you are suffering from liver disease