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Alp 1mg Tablet SR

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Product introduction

Alp 1mg Tablet SR belongs to a class of medicines known as benzodiazepines. It is used to treat anxiety. It alters brain activity, calms it, and provides relief from panic attacks by relaxing the nerves.

Alp 1mg Tablet SR is used to reduce anxiety, epilepsy and promote sleep.

Uses of Alp Tablet SR

Benefits of Alp Tablet SR

In Treatment of Anxiety

Alp 1mg Tablet SR reduces the symptoms of excessive anxiety and worry. It can also reduce feelings of restlessness, tiredness, difficulty concentrating, and feeling irritable. It will therefore help you go about your daily activities more easily and be more productive. Keep taking this medicine even if you feel well. Stopping it suddenly can cause serious problems. So, do not stop taking it without discussing it with your doctor.

In Treatment of Panic disorder

Alp 1mg Tablet SR can help relieve symptoms of many panic disorders including panic attacks. It can help you feel calmer and improve your ability to deal with problems. Do not stop taking it, even when you feel better unless your doctor advises you to.

Side effects of Alp Tablet SR

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Alp

  • Lightheadedness
  • Drowsiness

How to use Alp Tablet SR

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. Alp 1mg Tablet SR may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Alp 1mg Tablet SR.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Alp 1mg Tablet SR is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Alp 1mg Tablet SR is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Alp 1mg Tablet SR may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Alp 1mg Tablet SR is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Alp 1mg Tablet SR may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Alp 1mg Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Alp 1mg Tablet SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

  • The addiction / habit-forming potential of this medicine is very high. Take it only as per the dose and duration advised by your doctor
  • It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.
  • Avoid consuming alcohol as it may increase dizziness and drowsiness.
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
  • Do not stop taking medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as that may lead to nausea, anxiety, agitation, flu-like symptoms, sweating, tremor, and confusion.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Benzodiazepines Derivative
Habit Forming
Yes
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Action Class
Benzodiazepines

Patient concerns

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PANIC ATTACK ANXIETY DISORDER T
Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan
Psychiatry
Anxiety is the result of a hyperarousal state of nervous system due to a low threshold for threat perception. In simpler words, it's an ongoing flight or fight response. It can elicit a neuro-hormonal response understood as Flight or Fright reaction kicking in physiological cascade of symptoms ranging from palpitations, tachycardia, breathlessness, increased bowel movement, increase frequency of urination, dizziness, muscle tension or pain, trembling, dizziness, blurring of vision to restlessness, confusion and fainting spells. Chronic stress causes prolonged anxiety response with the consequences of slowed me ration, lack of concentration, headaches, fluctuations in blood pressure and increased wear and tear of body tissues. Identifying your stressors, learning to deal with them, de stressing regularly by doing something that makes one feel good, yoga and meditation are some non pharmacological strategies to deal with it. If the condition is persisting for a long time, it's better to see a psychiatrist.
I am 28 weeks pregnant and diagnosed with increased Alkaline Phosphate, it's coming as 138. Please tell me the risk of this in delivery and on my baby.
Dr. Suman Rao
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
It's normal. ALP can increase 2 times during pregnancy.
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FAQs

Q. What is Alp 1mg Tablet SR used for?

Alp 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 Alp 1mg Tablet SR safe?

Alp 1mg Tablet SR is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.

Q. Is Alp 1mg Tablet SR addictive (habit-forming)?

Yes, the use of Alp 1mg Tablet SR has addictive potential. Its use is associated with the risk of addiction for physical or psychological effects. The abrupt discontinuation of Alp 1mg Tablet SR is therefore not advised to avoid serious withdrawal symptoms.

Q. Is Alp 1mg Tablet SR an opioid?

No, Alp 1mg Tablet SR is not an opioid, it belongs to a class of substances called benzodiazepines.

Q. Is Alp 1mg Tablet SR an anti-depressant?

No, Alp 1mg Tablet SR is not an anti-depressant. It is used to relieve excess anxiety and to treat anxiety associated with depression.

Q. Is Alp 1mg Tablet SR a narcotic substance?

No, Alp 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 Alp 1mg Tablet SR for a hangover?

No, Alp 1mg Tablet SR is not indicated for managing a hangover. Rather, Alp 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 Alp 1mg Tablet SR for anxiety?

Yes, Alp 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 Alp 1mg Tablet SR reduce blood pressure?

Lowering of blood pressure is seen if you take more than the prescribed dose of Alp 1mg Tablet SR. Please consult your doctor if you experience excessive fall in blood pressure while you are taking Alp 1mg Tablet SR.

Q. Does Alp 1mg Tablet SR make you sleepy?

Yes, Alp 1mg Tablet SR makes you sleepy. Sedation (sleepiness) is a very common side effect of Alp 1mg Tablet SR. Please consult your doctor if you are prescribed Alp 1mg Tablet SR and your work requires you to remain alerted or you drive yourself as it may affect your driving.

Q. Does Alp 1mg Tablet SR cause weight gain?

Change in weight (both weight gain and weight loss) has been reported as a common side effect with Alp 1mg Tablet SR. Please consult your doctor if you experience a disproportionate change in weight when you are taking Alp 1mg Tablet SR.

Q. Can I take Alp 1mg Tablet SR with hydrocodone?

Alp 1mg Tablet SR should not be taken with hydrocodone. Alp 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 Alp 1mg Tablet SR with paracetamol?

No, interactions have been reported between Alp 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 Alp 1mg Tablet SR for the rest of my life?

No, Alp 1mg Tablet SR should be taken only for a prescribed duration at prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.

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Country of origin: India

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