Altok
Altok Products are primarily used for
Anxiety, Panic disorder
About Altok Products
Altok Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Altok are Memory impairment, Sleepiness, Nausea, Constipation, Difficulty in speaking, Impaired coordination, Abnormality of voluntary movements, Decreased libido.
How Altok 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 Altok Products
Frequently asked questions about Altok Products
Frequently asked questions about Alprazolam
Q. What is Altok 1mg Tablet used for?
Altok 1mg Tablet 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 Altok 1mg Tablet safe?
Altok 1mg Tablet is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
Q. Is Altok 1mg Tablet addictive (habit-forming)?
Yes, the use of Altok 1mg Tablet has addictive potential. Its use is associated with the risk of addiction for physical or psychological effects. The abrupt discontinuation of Altok 1mg Tablet is therefore not advised to avoid serious withdrawal symptoms.
Q. Is Altok 1mg Tablet an opioid?
No, Altok 1mg Tablet is not an opioid, it belongs to a class of substances called benzodiazepines.
Q. Is Altok 1mg Tablet an anti-depressant?
No, Altok 1mg Tablet is not an anti-depressant. It is used to relieve excess anxiety and to treat anxiety associated with depression.
Q. Is Altok 1mg Tablet a narcotic substance?
No, Altok 1mg Tablet 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 Altok 1mg Tablet for a hangover?
No, Altok 1mg Tablet is not indicated for managing a hangover. Rather, Altok 1mg Tablet should not be taken with alcohol as both the substances can cause excessive sleep (sedation) and depress your brain.
Q. Can I take Altok 1mg Tablet for anxiety?
Yes, Altok 1mg Tablet 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 Altok 1mg Tablet reduce blood pressure?
Lowering of blood pressure is seen if you take more than the prescribed dose of Altok 1mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor if you experience excessive fall in blood pressure while you are taking Altok 1mg Tablet.
Q. Does Altok 1mg Tablet make you sleepy?
Yes, Altok 1mg Tablet makes you sleepy. Sedation (sleepiness) is a very common side effect of Altok 1mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor if you are prescribed Altok 1mg Tablet and your work requires you to remain alerted or you drive yourself as it may affect your driving.
Q. Does Altok 1mg Tablet cause weight gain?
Change in weight (both weight gain and weight loss) has been reported as a common side effect with Altok 1mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor if you experience a disproportionate change in weight when you are taking Altok 1mg Tablet.
Q. Can I take Altok 1mg Tablet with hydrocodone?
Altok 1mg Tablet should not be taken with hydrocodone. Altok 1mg Tablet 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 Altok 1mg Tablet with paracetamol?
No, interactions have been reported between Altok 1mg Tablet 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 Altok 1mg Tablet for the rest of my life?
No, Altok 1mg Tablet should be taken only for a prescribed duration at prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.
Products for Altok
Altok 1mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹27
Not Available
Altok 0.25mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹18
Not Available