Anxit 0.5 Tablet

Composition of Anxit 0.5 Tablet

Anxit 0.5 Tablet contains Alprazolam (0.5mg). It belongs to the Benzodiazepine class of medicines.

Uses of Anxit 0.5 Tablet

• Treatment of anxiety disorders
• short-term relief of severe anxiety symptoms
• panic disorder (with or without agoraphobia)

Key benefits

• Reduces anxiety symptoms
• Helps control panic attacks
• Calms excessive nervous activity
• Improves associated sleep disturbance (short term)

How Anxit 0.5 Tablet works

Alprazolam is a benzodiazepine that enhances the effect of GABA, a calming neurotransmitter in the brain. This reduces excessive nerve activity, producing anxiolytic and sedative effects.

How to take Anxit 0.5 Tablet

Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor.

Side effects of Anxit 0.5 Tablet

Most side effects of Anxit are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Drowsiness
• dizziness
• fatigue
• impaired coordination
• memory problems
• confusion
• slurred speech
• headache
• dry mouth
• nausea
• constipation

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Anxit 0.5 Tablet

Warnings and precautions

May cause sedation, impaired alertness and falls—avoid driving or operating machinery. Risk of dependence, misuse and withdrawal; use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration. Do not stop abruptly (may cause withdrawal symptoms, rebound anxiety, seizures). Use caution in elderly, depression/suicidal thoughts, history of substance abuse, liver disease, kidney disease, respiratory disease (COPD/sleep apnea). Concomitant use with opioids or other CNS depressants can cause profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma or death.

Do not take Anxit if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for people with severe breathing problems, sleep apnoea, or severe liver disease. Not for anyone with a history of dependence, except under specialist supervision.

Interactions with other medicines

Alcohol and other CNS depressants (opioids, sedating antihistamines, antipsychotics) increase sedation/respiratory depression; CYP3A4 inhibitors (ketoconazole, itraconazole, clarithromycin/erythromycin, ritonavir, cobicistat) increase alprazolam levels; CYP3A4 inducers (carbamazepine, phenytoin, rifampicin, St John’s wort) may reduce effect; grapefruit juice may increase levels

How to store Anxit 0.5 Tablet

Store at room temperature (below 25°C), protected from moisture and light. Keep out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Anxit 0.5 Tablet

The addiction/habit-forming potential of this medicine is very high. Take it only as per the dose and duration advised by your doctor. ANXIT 0.5 Tablet 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, tremors, and confusion.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

MICRO LABS

Therapeutic class:

Anxiolytic

Drug class:

Benzodiazepine

Chemical class:

1,2,4- triazolo [4,3- a] [1,4] benzodiazepines