Afrax
Afrax Products are primarily used for
Anxiety, Panic disorder
About Afrax Products
Afrax Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Afrax are Memory impairment, Sleepiness, Nausea, Constipation, Difficulty in speaking, Impaired coordination, Abnormality of voluntary movements, Decreased libido.
How Afrax Products work
Alprazolam 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.
Patient Concerns about Afrax Products
Frequently asked questions about Afrax Products
Frequently asked questions about Alprazolam
Q. What is Afrax 1mg Tablet SR used for?
Afrax 1mg Tablet SR 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 Afrax 1mg Tablet SR safe?
Afrax 1mg Tablet SR is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
Q. Is Afrax 1mg Tablet SR addictive (habit-forming)?
Yes, the use of Afrax 1mg Tablet SR has addictive potential. Its use is associated with the risk of addiction for physical or psychological effects. The abrupt discontinuation of Afrax 1mg Tablet SR is therefore not advised to avoid serious withdrawal symptoms.
Q. Is Afrax 1mg Tablet SR an opioid?
No, Afrax 1mg Tablet SR is not an opioid, it belongs to a class of substances called benzodiazepines.
Q. Is Afrax 1mg Tablet SR an anti-depressant?
No, Afrax 1mg Tablet SR is not an anti-depressant. It is used to relieve excess anxiety and to treat anxiety associated with depression.
Q. Is Afrax 1mg Tablet SR a narcotic substance?
No, Afrax 1mg Tablet SR 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 Afrax 1mg Tablet SR for a hangover?
No, Afrax 1mg Tablet SR is not indicated for managing a hangover. Rather, Afrax 1mg Tablet SR should not be taken with alcohol as both the substances can cause excessive sleep (sedation) and depress your brain.
Q. Can I take Afrax 1mg Tablet SR for anxiety?
Yes, Afrax 1mg Tablet SR 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 Afrax 1mg Tablet SR reduce blood pressure?
Lowering of blood pressure is seen if you take more than the prescribed dose of Afrax 1mg Tablet SR. Please consult your doctor if you experience excessive fall in blood pressure while you are taking Afrax 1mg Tablet SR.
Q. Does Afrax 1mg Tablet SR make you sleepy?
Yes, Afrax 1mg Tablet SR makes you sleepy. Sedation (sleepiness) is a very common side effect of Afrax 1mg Tablet SR. Please consult your doctor if you are prescribed Afrax 1mg Tablet SR and your work requires you to remain alerted or you drive yourself as it may affect your driving.
Q. Does Afrax 1mg Tablet SR cause weight gain?
Change in weight (both weight gain and weight loss) has been reported as a common side effect with Afrax 1mg Tablet SR. Please consult your doctor if you experience a disproportionate change in weight when you are taking Afrax 1mg Tablet SR.
Q. Can I take Afrax 1mg Tablet SR with hydrocodone?
Afrax 1mg Tablet SR should not be taken with hydrocodone. Afrax 1mg Tablet SR 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 Afrax 1mg Tablet SR with paracetamol?
No, interactions have been reported between Afrax 1mg Tablet SR 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 Afrax 1mg Tablet SR for the rest of my life?
No, Afrax 1mg Tablet SR should be taken only for a prescribed duration at prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.
Products for Afrax
Afrax 1mg Tablet SR
strip of 10 tablet sr
MRP
₹28
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Afrax 0.25 Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹12.5
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Afrax 0.5 Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹22
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