{"id":31579,"date":"2022-11-11T10:49:32","date_gmt":"2022-11-11T10:49:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=31579"},"modified":"2022-11-12T10:11:16","modified_gmt":"2022-11-12T10:11:16","slug":"xanor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/xanor\/","title":{"rendered":"Xanor &#8211; Alprazolam uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Xanor 0.25 mg, 0.5 mg, 1 mg, and 2 mg tablets\/ Xanor Depot 0.5 mg, 1 mg, 2 mg, and 3 mg prolonged-release tablets.<br>alprazolam<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Xanor\/Xanor Depot is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Xanor\/Xanor&nbsp;Depot&nbsp;contains the active substance alprazolam and belongs to a group of medicines called&nbsp;benzodiazepines&nbsp;(anti-anxiety medicines).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Xanor\/Xanor\u00a0Depot\u00a0is used in adults to treat severe anxiety symptoms, disabling, or cause the patient great discomfort.\u00a0This medicine is intended for short-term treatment only.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to know before using Xanor\/Xanor Depot<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not take Xanor\/Xanor Depot:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are allergic to the active substance, other\u00a0benzodiazepines,\u00a0or any other ingredient in this medicine (listed in section 6)<\/li><li>if you have\u00a0sleep apnea\u00a0(breathing pauses that occur during sleep)<\/li><li>if you have the muscle disease\u00a0myasthenia gravis<\/li><li>if you have severe breathing problems<\/li><li>if you have severe liver problems<\/li><li>if you have an\u00a0acute\u00a0intoxication caused by alcohol or other drugs that affect the\u00a0central nervous system<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and precautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Xanor\/Xanor\u00a0Depot.\u00a0Take special care with Xanor\/Xanor Depot:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you have impaired kidney function<\/li><li>if you have impaired liver function<\/li><li>if you have a reduced general condition<\/li><li>if you are elderly as there is a risk of drowsiness and muscle weakness which can lead to fall accidents<\/li><li>if you are taking other medicines for mental illnesses<\/li><li>if you are taking painkillers containing\u00a0dextropropoxyphene.\u00a0This combination should be avoided as it may affect breathing<\/li><li>if you abuse or have abused alcohol, drugs, or medicines<\/li><li>if you have been taking Xanor\/Xanor\u00a0Depot\u00a0for a long time as the effect may be reduced.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Dependent<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use of Xanor\/Xanor&nbsp;Depot&nbsp;can lead to physical and psychological dependence on the drug.&nbsp;If you find it difficult to stop taking this medicine, you may be psychologically dependent on it.&nbsp;Physical dependence means that withdrawal symptoms occur when treatment with this medicine is stopped suddenly (see section 3 &#8220;If you stop taking Xanor\/Xanor Depot&#8221;).&nbsp;The risk of addiction increases with the&nbsp;dose&nbsp;and length of treatment.&nbsp;To reduce the risks, the&nbsp;dose&nbsp;should be as low as possible and the duration of treatment as short as possible.&nbsp;Follow your doctor&#8217;s dosage recommendations (see section 3).&nbsp;The risk is also greater in patients who abuse or have abused alcohol and drugs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Abuse<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Drug abuse is a known risk with this medicine (see also section 4).\u00a0If this medicine is abused, it can lead to overdose and death.\u00a0Always follow your doctor&#8217;s dosage recommendations.\u00a0This drug may be desirable for people who abuse prescription medications and should be kept out of the reach of other people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Memory impact<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During treatment with Xanor\/Xanor\u00a0Depot, your memory may deteriorate.\u00a0This usually happens several hours after you have taken the medicine.\u00a0Contact your doctor if you experience such symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Effect on mood<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use of Xanor\/Xanor&nbsp;Depot&nbsp;may increase the risk of episodes of&nbsp;hypomania&nbsp;(a milder form of mania) and mania (overactive mental state, excessively excited and energetic) in patients with depression.&nbsp;Contact your doctor immediately if you develop signs of&nbsp;hypomania&nbsp;or mania.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Treatment with Xanor\/Xanor\u00a0Depot\u00a0may increase the risk of developing thoughts of harming yourself or committing suicide if you have depression.\u00a0Ask your doctor before starting treatment with Xanor\/Xanor\u00a0Depot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If treatment with Xanor\/Xanor&nbsp;Depot&nbsp;is necessary and you are depressed or have previously had suicidal thoughts or thoughts of harming yourself, your doctor may monitor your treatment closely.&nbsp;Contact a doctor or the nearest hospital immediately if you develop thoughts of harming yourself or committing suicide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Risk of tooth damage<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is important to brush your teeth with fluoride toothpaste twice a day because Xanor\/Xanor\u00a0Depot\u00a0can in rare cases cause\u00a0dry mouth, which can lead to tooth damage if oral hygiene is not taken care of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Xanor\/Xanor Depot<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you take Xanor or Xanor\u00a0Depot\u00a0at the same time as other medicines used to treat certain conditions (see examples below), treatment with these medicines or Xanor\/Xanor\u00a0Depot may\u00a0be affected.\u00a0Your doctor may then need to adjust your\u00a0dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>severe pain, some type of addiction, or cough (opioid drugs).\u00a0Increases the risk of drowsiness, breathing difficulties (\u00a0respiratory depression\u00a0),\u00a0and coma,\u00a0and can be life-threatening.\u00a0Because of this, concomitant use should only be considered by the physician when other treatment options are not possible.\u00a0Contact a doctor if you experience symptoms such as drowsiness or difficulty breathing (\u00a0respiratory depression\u00a0).<\/li><li>mental health problems (antipsychotic drugs including clozapine)<\/li><li>sleep disorders (sleeping pills)<\/li><li>allergy\u00a0or hay fever (certain\u00a0antihistamines\u00a0)<\/li><li>if you undergo a major operation (anesthesia)<\/li><li>severe pain (narcotic\u00a0analgesics\u00a0such as\u00a0dextropropoxyphene\u00a0)<\/li><li>problems such as anxiety or depression, including certain antidepressants containing\u00a0fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, or nefazodone<\/li><li>heart failure\u00a0(\u00a0digoxin\u00a0)<\/li><li>infection\u00a0(\u00a0antibiotics\u00a0containing erythromycin, clarithromycin, or telithromycin)<\/li><li>fungal infections (itraconazole,\u00a0fluconazole,\u00a0ketoconazole, voriconazole)<\/li><li>medicines to treat angina and high\u00a0blood pressure, such as\u00a0diltiazem<\/li><li>HIV\u00a0and\u00a0AIDS, so-called\u00a0HIV\u00a0protease inhibitors<\/li><li>heartburn and\u00a0stomach ulcers, such as cimetidine<\/li><li>asthma\u00a0and\u00a0bronchial catarrh, such as theophylline<\/li><li>epilepsy, such as carbamazepine<\/li><li>muscle relaxant drugs.\u00a0When used together with alprazolam, the muscle relaxant effect can be increased, which entails the risk of fall injuries.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Possibly, the treatment effect could also be affected in combination with the following drugs:\u00a0birth control pills, rifampicin (against\u00a0infection\u00a0), or\u00a0St. John&#8217;s wort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use of Xanor\/Xanor Depot with alcohol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You should avoid alcohol in connection with treatment with Xanor\/Xanor\u00a0Depot, as the combination can increase certain\u00a0side effects\u00a0of the medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and fertility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Pregnancy<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You must tell your doctor immediately if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.&nbsp;Observations in humans have shown that alprazolam can be harmful to the fetus (increased risk of malformation (&nbsp;cleft palate&nbsp;)).&nbsp;During pregnancy, alprazolam may only be used after a doctor has decided whether the benefit of the treatment outweighs the risk to the unborn child and whether the medicine is suitable for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you use Xanor\/Xanor&nbsp;Depot&nbsp;until birth, tell your doctor because your newborn baby may have withdrawal symptoms after birth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Breast-feeding<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use Xanor\/Xanor\u00a0Depot\u00a0if you are breastfeeding.\u00a0Alprazolam passes into breast milk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving ability and use of machinery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Treatment with Xanor\/Xanor&nbsp;Depot&nbsp;may impair your ability to react and concentrate by making you feel drowsy and\/or forgetful.&nbsp;Do not drive or use machinery if you are affected in this way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires increased attention.\u00a0One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or\u00a0side effects.\u00a0A description of these effects and\u00a0side effects\u00a0can be found in other sections.\u00a0Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.\u00a0Discuss with a doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Xanor\/Xanor Depot contains lactose<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have an intolerance to certain sugars, you should consult your doctor before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Xanor contains sodium benzoate (E 211) and&nbsp;sodium<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Xanor 0.25 mg, 0.5 mg, and 1 mg tablets contain 0.11 mg sodium benzoate (E 211) per tablet.\u00a0Xanor 2 mg tablets contain 0.23 mg sodium benzoate (E 211) per tablet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Xanor tablets contain less than 1 mmol (23 mg)&nbsp;of sodium&nbsp;per tablet, i.e. are almost &#8220;sodium-free&#8221;.<br><a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to take Xanor\/Xanor Depot<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always take this medicine as directed by your doctor or pharmacist.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The dose\u00a0is determined by the doctor, who adjusts it individually for you.\u00a0The treatment should preferably be started, followed up, and ended by the same doctor.\u00a0The treatment is often started with a low\u00a0dose\u00a0which can then be increased if necessary according to the doctor&#8217;s prescription.\u00a0With Xanor tablets, the effect is obtained after 1-2 hours, while it takes 5-11 hours to get the full effect with Xanor\u00a0Depot depot\u00a0tablets.\u00a0Once the appropriate maintenance dose has been established, Xanor tablets are taken 2-3 times daily and Xanor\u00a0Depot\u00a0prolonged-release tablets\u00a0are taken 1-2 times daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Please note that Xanor\u00a0Depot\u00a0prolonged-release tablets\u00a0must be swallowed whole, they must not be split, chewed, or crushed!\u00a0<\/em>If Xanor\u00a0Depot\u00a0is taken once daily, it is preferable to take one\u00a0dose\u00a0in the morning.\u00a0Never change the\u00a0prescribed\u00a0dose yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Length of treatment:<\/em>\u00a0The risk of dependence and abuse may increase with\u00a0the dose\u00a0and length of treatment.\u00a0Therefore, the doctor should prescribe the lowest possible effective\u00a0dose\u00a0and duration of treatment and reassess the need for continued treatment frequently (see section 2 &#8220;Warnings and precautions&#8221;).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The maximum treatment time should not exceed 2-4 weeks.&nbsp;Long-term treatment is not recommended.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use for children and adolescents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients under 18 years of age.\u00a0The use of alprazolam is therefore not recommended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you have taken too much Xanor\/Xanor Depot<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ingested too much medicine or if, for example,\u00a0If a child has ingested the medicine by mistake, immediately contact a doctor or hospital for an assessment of the risk and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Symptoms of overdose may be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>dizziness<\/li><li>somnolence<\/li><li>breathing problems<\/li><li>confusion<\/li><li>unconsciousness<\/li><li>muscle weakness<\/li><li>difficulty coordinating body movements (\u00a0ataxia\u00a0)<\/li><li>reactions such as aggressiveness, agitation, hallucinations, and restlessness.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to take Xanor\/Xanor Depot<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you forget to take your medicine at the usual time, take it as soon as you remember.\u00a0If it is almost time for the next\u00a0dose, skip the missed\u00a0dose\u00a0and take the next\u00a0dose\u00a0as usual.\u00a0Do not take a double\u00a0dose\u00a0to make up for a missed\u00a0dose.\u00a0If you are unsure, ask your doctor or pharmacist.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you stop taking Xanor\/Xanor Depot<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You should not stop taking Xanor or Xanor\u00a0Depot\u00a0without first talking to your doctor.\u00a0You must taper off the treatment slowly in consultation with your doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the treatment is stopped suddenly, it can lead to withdrawal symptoms such as headache, muscle pain, severe anxiety, restlessness, confusion, irritation, and sleep disturbances.\u00a0In severe cases, the following symptoms may occur: altered perception of reality, altered personality experience (a feeling that you are outside your own body), loss of sensation and tingling in the arms and legs, hypersensitivity to light, sound and touch, hallucinations and epileptic seizures (seizures). .\u00a0These symptoms may occur several days after you stop taking the tablets.\u00a0When treatment with alprazolam stops, symptoms that were originally the reason for treatment with Xanor\/Xanor\u00a0Depot may\u00a0return with greater\u00a0intensity\u00a0than before.\u00a0In addition to the symptoms listed above, mood swings may also occur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your doctor will therefore reduce the\u00a0dose\u00a0gradually when treatment ends.\u00a0Dose reduction\u00a0is done according to individual needs, as the tapering depends on several factors (e.g. length of treatment and your daily\u00a0dose\u00a0).\u00a0Ask your doctor how to reduce the\u00a0dose\u00a0gradually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions about this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause\u00a0side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stop taking Xanor\/Xanor&nbsp;Depot&nbsp;and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following symptoms (&nbsp;angioedema&nbsp;):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>swelling of the face, tongue, or throat<\/li><li>difficulty swallowing<\/li><li>hives\u00a0and difficulty breathing.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Angioedema&nbsp;has been observed but the frequency is not known<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stop taking Xanor\/Xanor&nbsp;Depot&nbsp;and contact your doctor as soon as possible if you experience any of the following side effects:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>yellow discoloration of the whites of the eyes or skin (jaundice)<\/li><li>reactions such as restlessness, agitation, irritability, aggressiveness, delusions, tantrums, nightmares, insomnia, hallucinations, or mental illness characterized by the disturbed perception of reality (\u00a0psychosis\u00a0), inappropriate behavior, and other behavioral disturbances.\u00a0These reactions happen more often if you are older.<\/li><li>depression\/depressive thoughts.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The following&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;may occur during treatment with Xanor\/Xanor Depot:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Very common (may affect more than 1 in 10 users)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Depression<\/li><li>sedation<\/li><li>drowsiness<\/li><li>coordination difficulties<\/li><li>impaired memory<\/li><li>speech difficulties<\/li><li>dizziness<\/li><li>headache<\/li><li>constipation<\/li><li>dry mouth<\/li><li>fatigue<\/li><li>irritability<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 users)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>decreased appetite<\/li><li>anorexia<\/li><li>increased appetite<\/li><li>state of confusion<\/li><li>disorientation<\/li><li>decreased sexual desire (&nbsp;libido&nbsp;)<\/li><li>concern<\/li><li>sleep difficulties<\/li><li>nervousness<\/li><li>increased sexual desire (&nbsp;libido&nbsp;)<\/li><li>balance disorders<\/li><li>coordination difficulties<\/li><li>extreme fatigue<\/li><li>tremors<\/li><li>concentration difficulties<\/li><li>blurred vision<\/li><li>nausea<\/li><li>vomiting<\/li><li>skin inflammation<\/li><li>sexual dysfunction<\/li><li>weight change<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 users)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>mania (overactive mental state, excessively excited and energetic)<\/li><li>hallucinations<\/li><li>anger<\/li><li>bodily anxiety<\/li><li>drug dependence (see section 2 &#8220;Warnings and precautions&#8221;)<\/li><li>memory loss<\/li><li>feeling of intoxication<\/li><li>muscle weakness<\/li><li>incontinence<\/li><li>irregular menstruation<\/li><li>withdrawal syndrome (see section 2 &#8220;Warnings and precautions&#8221;)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Has been reported (occurring in an unknown number of users)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>overproduction of the\u00a0hormone\u00a0et\u00a0prolactin<\/li><li>hypomania\u00a0(a milder form of mania)<\/li><li>aggressiveness<\/li><li>hostility<\/li><li>delusions<\/li><li>restlessness<\/li><li>drug abuse (see section 2 &#8220;Warnings and precautions&#8221;)<\/li><li>autonomic nervous system\u00a0imbalance\u00a0(such as palpitations, increased salivation, and nasal congestion)<\/li><li>involuntary muscle contractions<\/li><li>reduced responsiveness<\/li><li>speech difficulties<\/li><li>low\u00a0blood pressure<\/li><li>stomach and intestinal problems<\/li><li>trouble swallowing<\/li><li>inflammation of the liver (\u00a0hepatitis\u00a0)<\/li><li>problems with liver function<\/li><li>jaundice (causes yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes)<\/li><li>swelling of the body (\u00a0edema\u00a0)<\/li><li>skin reactions caused by sunlight<\/li><li>difficulty urinating<\/li><li>increased fluid pressure in the eye<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Previously undetected depression may become apparent when using\u00a0benzodiazepines\u00a0such as Xanor\/Xanor\u00a0Depot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Physical and psychological dependence may develop during treatment.&nbsp;Therefore, if treatment is stopped suddenly, certain symptoms may occur (see section 3 &#8220;If you stop taking Xanor\/Xanor Depot&#8221;).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Impairment of memory may occur which may lead to inappropriate behavior (see section 2 &#8220;Warnings and precautions&#8221;).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Xanor\/Xanor Depot should be stored<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Xanor tablets: No special storage instructions.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Xanor\u00a0Depot\u00a0prolonged-release tablets\u00a00.5 mg and 2 mg<\/em>: Store in the original packaging.\u00a0Light-sensitive (tablets stored in too bright light may change color).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Xanor\u00a0Depot\u00a0prolonged-release tablets\u00a01 mg and 3 mg<\/em>: No special storage instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use before the expiry date which is stated on the carton after EXP.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines must not be thrown into the drain or among the household waste.\u00a0Ask the pharmacist how to dispose of medicines that are no longer used.\u00a0These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Xanor tablets<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is alprazolam.\u00a0Each tablet contains 0.25 mg, 0.5 mg, 1 mg or 2 mg of alprazolam.<\/li><li>Other ingredients are\u00a0lactose monohydrate\u00a096 mg (tablets 0.25, 0.5, and 1 mg) and 192 mg (tablets 2 mg), microcrystalline cellulose, corn starch, magnesium stearate, docusate sodium with sodium benzoate (E 211),\u00a0colloidal\u00a0silicon dioxide.\u00a0See section 2 &#8220;Xanor\/Xanor\u00a0Depot\u00a0contains lactose&#8221; and &#8220;Xanor contains sodium benzoate and sodium&#8221; for further information<em>Dyes:<\/em>\u00a0erythrosine E127 (only tablets 0.5 and 1 mg), indigo carmine E132 (only tablets 1 mg).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Xanor&nbsp;Depot&nbsp;prolonged-release&nbsp;tablet<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is alprazolam.\u00a0Each\u00a0prolonged-release tablet\u00a0contains 0.5 mg, 1 mg, 2 mg, or 3 mg of alprazolam.<\/li><li>Other ingredients are\u00a0lactose monohydrate\u00a0222 mg, hypromellose, magnesium stearate,\u00a0and colloidal\u00a0silicon dioxide.\u00a0See section 2 &#8220;Xanor\/Xanor\u00a0Depot\u00a0contains lactose&#8221; for further information. <em>Dyes:<\/em>\u00a0indigo carmine E132 (only\u00a0prolonged-release tablets\u00a00.5 and 2 mg).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Appearance and package sizes of the medicine<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Xanor tablets<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>0.25\u00a0<\/em><em>mg<\/em>: white, oval, 9.0\u00d75.5 mm, scored, embossed UPJOHN 29<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>0.5\u00a0<\/em><em>mg<\/em>: pink, oval, 9.0\u00d75.5 mm, scored, embossed UPJOHN 55<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>1\u00a0<\/em><em>mg<\/em>: violet, oval, 9.0\u00d75.6 mm, scored, embossed UPJOHN 90<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>2\u00a0<\/em><em>mg<\/em>: white, oblong, 15.0\u00d74.6 mm, scored, embossed U94<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tablets\u00a0<em>0.25 mg, 0.5 mg,<\/em> and 1 mg: pressure packs containing 20 and 100 tablets.\u00a0Glass jars containing 200 tablets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tablets\u00a0<em>2 mg<\/em>: Glass jars containing 20, 100, and 200 tablets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Xanor&nbsp;Depot&nbsp;prolonged-release&nbsp;tablet<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>0.5 mg:<\/em>&nbsp;blue, diameter 9.3 mm, embossed P&amp;U 57<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>1 mg:<\/em>&nbsp;white, diameter 9.3 mm, embossed P&amp;U 59<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>2 mg:<\/em>&nbsp;blue, pentagonal, embossed P&amp;U 66<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>3 mg:<\/em>&nbsp;white, triangular, embossed P&amp;U 68<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prolonged-release tablets\u00a00.5 mg, 1 mg, 2 mg, and 3 mg: pressure packs containing 20 and 100 prolonged-release tablets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorisation Holder<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Upjohn EESV<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rivium Westlaan 142<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2909 LD Capelle aan den IJssel<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Netherlands<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Local Representative<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Viatris AB<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Box 23033<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>104 35 Stockholm<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Xanor\/Xanor\u00a0Depot\u00a0contains the active substance alprazolam and belongs to a group of medicines called\u00a0benzodiazepines\u00a0(anti-anxiety medicines).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2200,22504],"tags":[10797,27884,10800,10799,10798,27886,27887,27885,27888,27889],"class_list":["post-31579","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-medicines","category-x","tag-alprazolam","tag-alprazolam-side-effects","tag-alprazolam-tablet","tag-what-alprazolam-is-used-for","tag-what-is-alprazolam","tag-what-is-xanor","tag-what-xanor-is-used-for","tag-xanor","tag-xanor-side-effects","tag-xanor-tablet"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31579","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=31579"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31579\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":32081,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31579\/revisions\/32081"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=31579"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=31579"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=31579"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}