XANAX XR

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Overview:

XANAX XR
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Pharmacology and use:
Alprazolam, a benzodiazepine, is used to treat panic disorder and anxiety disorder. Unlike chlordiazepoxide, clorazepate, and prazepam, alprazolam has a shorter half-life and yields metabolites with minimal activity. Like other triazolo benzodiazepines such as triazolam, alprazolam may have significant drug interactions involving the hepatic cytochrome P-450 3A4 isoenzyme. For the treatment or management of panic disorder, with or without agoraphobia

Mechanism Of Action:
Benzodiazepines bind nonspecifically to benzodiazepine receptors BNZ1, which mediates sleep, and BNZ2, which affects affects muscle relaxation, anticonvulsant activity, motor coordination, and memory. As benzodiazepine receptors are thought to be coupled to gamma-aminobutyric acid-A (GABAA) receptors, this enhances the effects of GABA by increasing membrane that prevents further excitation of the cell.

News Articles on Alprazolam

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Pfizer Reports Second-Quarter 2008 Results  -  Jul 23, 2008
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...approval from the US Food and Drug Administration for its application to manufacture and market a generic version of Pfizer Inc.'s (PFE) XANAX XR tablets, 0.5 ... -MarketWatch

Barr's generic Xanax XR approved  Aug 1, 2006
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Barr wins approval for generic Xanax XR  Aug 3, 2006
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Pfizer First-Quarter 2006 Financial Results Reflect Operating and ...  Apr 19, 2006
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First-Time Generic Approvals: Xanax XR, Dostinex, Percocet Feb 3, 2006
FDA approved a first-time generic formulation for alprazolam 0.5-mg extended-release tablets (made by Mylan Pharmaceuticals, Inc; brand name Xanax XR, made by ... - Medscape (subscription)

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Mylan rises 12 pct after profit report, upgrade Feb 3, 2006
...business. Tong also said the company's recently approved generic versions of the anti-anxiety drug Xanax XR could further help margins. ... - Reuters

First-Time Generic Approvals: Xanax XR, Dostinex, Percocet  Feb 3, 2006
FDA approved a first-time generic formulation for alprazolam 0.5-mg extended-release tablets (made by Mylan Pharmaceuticals, Inc; brand name Xanax XR, made by ... - Medscape (subscription)

Mylan rises 12 pct after profit report, upgrade  Feb 3, 2006
...business. Tong also said the company's recently approved generic versions of the anti-anxiety drug Xanax XR could further help margins. ... - Reuters

Mylan Labs gets FDA OK on generic Xanax  Jan 27, 2006
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Pfizer Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2005 Financial Results Reflect ...  Jan 19, 2006
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Brand Names/Synonyms:
XANAX XR 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:
XANAX XR 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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