Alprazolam

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Overview:

Alprazolam
(when available)

Pharmacology and use:
Zafirlukast is a synthetic, selective peptide leukotriene receptor antagonist (LTRA) indicated for the prophylaxis and chronic treatment of asthma. Patients with asthma were found in one study to be 25-100 times more sensitive to the bronchoconstricting activity of inhaled LTD4 than nonasthmatic subjects. in vitro studies demonstrated that Zafirlukast antagonized the contractile activity of three leukotrienes (LTC4, LTD4 and LTE4) in conducting airway smooth muscle from laboratory animals and humans. Zafirlukast prevented intradermal LTD4-induced increases in cutaneous vascular permeability and inhibited inhaled LTD4-induced influx of eosinophils into animal lungs. For the prophylaxis and chronic treatment of asthma

Mechanism Of Action:
Zafirlukast is a selective and competitive receptor antagonist of leukotriene D4 and E4 (LTD4 and LTE4), components of slow-reacting substance of anaphylaxis (SRSA). Cysteinyl leukotriene production and receptor occupation have been correlated with the pathophysiology of asthma, including airway edema, smooth muscle constriction, and altered cellular activity associated with the inflammatory process, which contribute to the signs and symptoms of asthma.

News Articles on Zafirlukast

Slidell man faces cocaine distribution charges  -  02 Jul 2008
After several days, police got a search warrant for Langlois’ house, where they found 12 grams of crack cocaine, three Alprazolam pills and the firearms. Slidell Sentry News,

Noise from fireworks, storms scares dog  -  02 Jul 2008
Anti-anxiety medications such as alprazolam do not sedate the dog, but rather reduce the panic and help the dog learn that a storm doesn't have to be such a Annapolis Capital,

Woman sentenced to eight months for possession of drugs  -  Jul 1, 2008
...fifth-degree felonies, possession of drugs (marijuana), possession of drugs (Alprazolam) and possession of drugs of paraphernalia, all misdemeanors. Zanesville Times Recorder,

Levert Widow Files Wrongful Death Suit  -  Jun 3, 2008
...and childhood friend Mark Gordon made up the R&B trio LeVert, also suffered from heart disease and was going through alprazolam (Xanax) withdrawal. E! Online

Hunterdon County pharmacist indicted on forgery, other charges  -  Jun 30, 2008
...prescription drugs, alleges Tong had Hydrocodone, Vicoprofen, Cephalexin, Zoloft, Alprazolam and other drugs with an intent to distribute between Jan. New Brunswick Home News Tribune,

Alexza Announces Preliminary Results From its AZ-002 (Staccato(R ...  -  Jun 9, 2008
AZ-104 (Staccato loxapine) for the acute treatmentof migraine headaches and AZ-002 (Staccato alprazolam) for the acute treatmentof panic attacks associated istockAnalyst.com,

Alexza Announces Preliminary Results From its AZ-002 (Staccato(R ...  -  Jun 9, 2008
AZ-104 (Staccato loxapine) for the acute treatment of migraine headaches and AZ-002 (Staccato alprazolam) for the acute treatment of panic attacks Earthtimes (press release),

Search this blog  -  Jun 23, 2008
Staccato® alprazolam is one that I hope does not work out. It's a form of alprazolam (Xanax®) that goes in an inhaler. It is heated by a little electrical ScienceBlogs

Cops: Munster man sold cocaine from home  -  Jun 28, 2008
They also recovered alprazolam, also known as Xanax, although Micenko did not have a prescription for the controlled substance, Kovacik said. Munster Times,

Law to give police arrest power for 'spiked' drinks never gets to ...  -  Jun 24, 2008
Its contents include zip tie handcuffs, a razor, ski mask, gloves and pills that are later identified as Alprazolam, a generic version of Xanax. Warwick Beacon,

DA's convictions  -  Jun 19, 2008
Lance Lewis, 28, of 377 Napoleon Ave., Sunset, possession of marijuana, possession with intent to distribute alprazolam and resisting an officer. Opelousas Daily World,

Former Kittanning nurse sentenced for ordering drugs  -  Jun 20, 2008
According to investigators, 5500 Hydrocodone tablets, 900 Alprazolam tablets and eight 16-ounce bottles of Hydrocodone syrup were shipped to and received at Leader Times,

Sting targets identified  -  Jun 30, 2008
Heidi Carlson, 34, Wilson, charged with one Delta County count of aiding and abetting the delivery of controlled substance (alprazolam). Escanaba Daily Press,

South Florida leads the state in prescription drug deaths  -  Jun 12, 2008
Broward ranked second in overdose deaths linked to the anti-anxiety drug alprazolam, commonly known as Xanax, and third in oxycodone deaths. Sun-Sentinel.com,

Drugs, guns found at house where man was fatally shot  -  Jun 23, 2008
...paraphernalia such as bongs and cannabis pipes, digital scales, a "cannabis cultivation magazine" and more than 120 Alprazolam and Oxycodone tablets. Sun-Sentinel.com,

Florida Medical Examiner’s report show prescription drugs more deadly  -  Jun 16, 2008
Incidences of Oxycodone, Methadone, Cocaine, Hydrocodone, Alprazolam, Diazepam, Ethyl Alcohol, and Heroin increased in 2007. The report indicates the three North Florida NewsDaily,

Theil's 'awyer won't discuss strategy  -  May 28, 2008
Police seized four tablets of citalopram and 18 tablets of alprazolam as evidence during the search. The documents do not indicate if Thiel had taken these Appleton Post Crescent,

Abuse fueled by availability  -  Jun 11, 2008
By KRYSTAL SLATEN krystal@tmnews.com Tucked inside the medicine cabinet sit amber prescription bottles labeled with hydrocodone, methadone and alprazolam. Times-Mail (subscription),

Pharmacy holdup over 'chill pills'  -  Jun 15, 2008
Ms Clinch's accomplice produced a 10cm steak knife and the pair demanded three bottles of Alprazolam, the court heard. But the pharmacist told the pair she The Mercury,

COURT SENTENCING: April-May convictions  -  Jun 6, 2008
Julia Ann Huffman -- consecutive terms for: possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell (Alprazolam), 19-48 months; possession of a controlled Pahrump Valley Times,

Drug-users warned over heroin  -  Jun 11, 2008
Samples of heroin seized in Andover and analysed show it's being sold pre-mixed with a class C substance, Alprazolam. Aprazolam is a benzodiazepine, Basingstoke Gazette,

Cape Coral police make drug arrest after responding to fight reports  -  Jun 10, 2008
Police looked inside the bag and found 17 other pills, which were identified as Alprazolam, a drug sold on the street as “Xanax bars. The News-Press,

Felony charges for Rochester man allegedly caught with heroin and ...  -  Jun 6, 2008
39, with a last known address of 77 Charles St., was indicted on two Class A felonies, one of possession of heroin, and one of possession of alprazolam, Foster's Daily Democrat,

Former Shreveport police officer guilty, jury finds  -  Jun 28, 2008
Moore faces charges of possession of possession with intent to distribute cocaine, methadone, marijuana, oxycodone, hydrocodone, alprazolam and lorazepam in Shreveport Times,

Prescription Drugs: Rock's New Coke and Heroin?  -  Jun 28, 2008
...and Dark Knight star Heath Ledger overdosed in January from a deadly cocktail of oxycodone, hydrocodone, diazepam, temazepam, alprazolam and doxylamine. Wired Blogs

Court Briefs - June 28, 2008  -  Jun 28, 2008
Willhoite said two bottles of medication - hydrocodone and alprazolam - were recovered from McCollum's toolbox that was located on the property of the Madison Courier,

Circuit Court, June 28, 2008  -  Jun 27, 2008
Ashley R. Hollars, 21, 808 N. 13th St., for four years after pleading guilty to a felony charge of possession of a controlled substance, alprazolam; St. Joseph News-Press,

Alexza's Corporate Presentation to be Webcast at the Piper Jaffray ...  -  Jun 20, 2008
AZ-104 (Staccato loxapine) for the acute treatment of migraine headaches and AZ-002 (Staccato alprazolam) for the acute treatment of panic attacks FOXBusiness

Alexza Completes Enrollment in Phase 3 Clinical Trial With AZ-004 ...  -  Jun 10, 2008
AZ-104 (Staccato loxapine) for the acute treatment of migraine headaches and AZ-002 (Staccato alprazolam) for the acute treatment of panic attacks RedOrbit,

Mayes County inmate death ruled accidental  -  Jun 26, 2008
27 from acute drug toxicity from the combination of a painkiller, morphine; an anti-anxiety drug, alprazolam and a muscle relaxer, cyclobenzaprine. Pryor Daily Times,

Restaurant owner accused of selling drugs with oysters  -  Jun 13, 2008
When she was arrested police found five Alprazolam pills on her. The prescription drug is sold as Xanax and is used to treat depression. Atlanta Journal Constitution,

Local, State  -  Jun 25, 2008
Authorities said he died of acute drug toxicity resulting from morphine, a painkiller; alprazolam, an anti-anxiety drug; and cyclobenzaprine, Tulsa World,

McMurray Awaits Trial In Drowning Death Of 2-Year-Old Son  -  Jun 24, 2008
He tested 95.51 grams of OxyContin, 17.41 grams of methadone, 59.02 grams of Dihydrocodeinone and 1.75 grams of Alprazolam, or Xanax. Tyler Morning Telegraph,

Watertown Teen Facing Assault Charge  -  Jun 24, 2008
She was allegedly found in possession of a Oxycodone tablet, five Alprazolam tablets and marijuana at about 3:57 am June 16 at her residence, police said. Newzjunky.com,

Cause of death released on woman found at home of man charged with ...  -  Jun 23, 2008
Cates also had .19 milligrams of alprazolam - a drug prescribed to treat anxiety or depression - in her aorta blood, according to the toxicology results. Burlington Times News,

Durant Police Department News Release for 6/24/2008  -  Jun 24, 2008
The pills were identified as Alprazolam 2mg Xanax by Geneva according to the Ident-A-Drug reference book. On 06-23-08 at about 0815 hours I (Ptl. Justin KTEN,

Police crack string of burglaries, bomb threat  -  Jun 19, 2008
Kiger said the pharmaceutical drugs stolen from Pharmacy Plus included hydrocodone, vicodin, alprazolam and acetaminophen with codeine. Alton Telegraph,

Public record for June 19, 2008  -  Jun 19, 2008
Prescriptions for hydrocodone valued at $230.45, probigil valued at $1407.09 and alprazolam valued at $11.49 were reported stolen. Janesville Gazette,

Dexter man sentenced to 15 years in connection with drug death  -  Jun 18, 2008
Also found in Robinson's blood were traces of therapeutic levels of diphenhydramine and Alprazolam and marijuana metabolite. "In consideration of the Southeast Missourian,

Crime reports  -  Jun 17, 2008
Prescription pills, 88 Alprazolam and 47 Percocet, were stolen from a home on the 17700 block of Brushy Fork Road, Newark, between 2 and 7 pm Thursday. The Newark Advocate,

Murder charges top grand jury's list  -  Jun 16, 2008
Jeremy Scott Moore, address unavailable - possession of more than half an ounce of marijuana with intent to sell; possession of Alprazolam, a Schedule IV State Gazette,

Man takes off with prescription drugs in pharmacy robberies  -  Jun 13, 2008
Fisher said the suspect took a variety of medicines such as Xanax, the trade name for the drug Alprazolam used to treat moderate to severe anxiety disorders Deer Park Progress,

Woman granted judicial release after serving 73 days  -  Jun 13, 2008
...control for three counts of trafficking in prescription drugs, third-, fourth- and fifth-degree felonies involving Alprazolam, Oxycontin and Xanax. Coshocton Tribune,

Police Beat  -  Jun 13, 2008
52, 654 Country Hill, Washington, charged with cultivation of marijuana, possession of marijuana and possession of Alprazolam (Xanex). Opelousas Daily World,

Police Beat  -  Jun 11, 2008
Eunice, arrested for a bench warrant for failure to appear for possession of Methadone, possession of Alprazolam and possession of codeine. Opelousas Daily World,

The new high  -  Jun 10, 2008
He has since tried to wean himself off of Lortabs and other pills by taking Xanax — an anti-anxiety medicine also known as alprazolam. Times-Mail (subscription),

Alexza Completes Enrollment in Phase 3 Clinical Trial with AZ-004 ...  -  Jun 10, 2008
AZ-104 (Staccato loxapine) for the acute treatmentof migraine headaches and AZ-002 (Staccato alprazolam) for the acute treatmentof panic attacks associated FierceBiotech,

Prescription drug abuse becoming major problem in Covington County  -  Jun 7, 2008
...depressants include barbiturates such as pentobarbital sodium or Nembutal, and benzodiazepines such as diazepam or Valium and alprazolam or Xanax. Andalusia Star-News,

Pharmacist appeals license revocation  -  Jun 5, 2008
Holtel sold the following narcotics via the Internet for $10 each: alprazolam, used to treat anxiety or insomnia; hydrocodone, used as an anti-cough agent Athens Messenger,

Police blotter for June 3  -  Jun 3, 2008
Harrison was charged with having less than 15 grams of a substance containing Alprazolam (Xanax). The warrant was signed by Associate Judge Richard Alton Telegraph,

Brand Names/Synonyms:
Alprazolam is also known by the following brand names and/or synonymsAlplax; Alprazolam; Alpronax; Bestrol; Cassadan; Constan; D 65MT; Esparon; Frontal; Intensol; Niravam; TUS-1; Tafil; Trankimazin; Tranquinal; Xanax; Xanax Xr; Xanor

Drug Category:
Alprazolam is categorized under the following by the FDA: Anti-anxiety Agents; Hypnotics and Sedatives; Benzodiazepines; GABA Modulators;

Dosage Forms:
TABLET

Absorption:
Following oral administration Benzodiazepines are well absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract, usually within 1 to 2 hours. Following intramuscular administration _ Lorazepam absorption is rapid and complete, whereas chlordiazepoxide and diazepam absorption may be slow and erratic, depending upon the site of administration . When diazepam is injected into the deltoid muscle, absorption is usually rapid and complete . Following rectal administration _ Absorption of diazepam rectal solution and rectal gel is rapid.

Interactions:
-->Interactions for Alprazolam:

The benzodiazepines, including alprazolam, produce additive CNS depressant effects when co-administered with other psychotropic medications, anticonvulsants, antihistaminics, ethanol, and other drugs which themselves produce CNS depression.

The steady state plasma concentrations of imipramine and desipramine have been reported to be increased an average of 31% and 20%, respectively, by the concomitant administration of alprazolam tablets in doses up to 4 mg/day. The clinical significance of these changes is unknown.

Drugs That Inhibit Alprazolam Metabolism Via Cytochrome P450 3A: The initial step in alprazolam metabolism is hydroxylation catalyzed by cytochrome P450 3A (CYP 3A). Drugs which inhibit this metabolic pathway may have a profound effect on the clearance of alprazolam .

Drugs Demonstrated to be CYP 3A Inhibitors of Possible Clinical Significance on the Basis of Clinical Studies Involving Alprazolam (caution is recommended during coadministration with alprazolam):

Fluoxetine: Coadministration of fluoxetine with alprazolam increased the maximum plasma concentration of alprazolam by 46%, decreased clearance by 21%, increased half-life by 17%, and decreased measured psychomotor performance.
Propoxyphene: Coadministration of propoxyphene decreased the maximum plasma concentration of alprazolam by 6%, decreased clearance by 38%, and increased half-life by 58%.
Oral Contraceptives: Coadministration of oral contraceptives increased the maximum plasma concentration of alprazolam by 18%, decreased clearance by 22%, and increased half-life by 29%.

Drugs and other substances demonstrated to be CYP 3A inhibitors on the basis of clinical studies involving benzodiazepines metabolized similarly to alprazolam or on the basis of in vitro studies with alprazolam or other benzodiazepines (caution is recommended during coadministration with alprazolam): Available data from clinical studies of benzodiazepines other than alprazolam suggest a possible drug interaction with alprazolam for the following: diltiazem, isoniazid, macrolide antibiotics such as erythromycin and clarithromycin, and grapefruit juice. Data from in vitro studies of alprazolam suggest a possible drug interaction with alprazolam for the following: sertraline and paroxetine. Data from in vitro studies of benzodiazepines other than alprazolam suggest a possible drug interaction for the following: ergotamine, cyclosporine, amiodarone, nicardipine, and nifedipine. Caution is recommended during the coadministration of any of these with alprazolam.





Chemical IUPAC Name:
8-chloro-1-methyl-6-phenyl-4H-[1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a][1,4]benzodiazepine

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