Anxilam 0.25 Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Anxilam Information

Anxilam, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Anxiety. The alternative uses of Anxilam have also been explained below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Anxilam. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Anxilam as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Anxilam go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

Anxilam's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Severe while nursing. Further, the section on Anxilam related warnings talks about Anxilam's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Anxilam is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Glaucoma, Epilepsy, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Anxilam contraindications section.

Besides this, Anxilam may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Anxilam is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

Anxilam Benefits & Uses
Anxilam Dosage & How to Take
Anxilam Side Effects
Anxilam Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Anxilam with Other Drugs
Anxilam Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Anxilam
Anxilam Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Anxilam Benefits & Uses

Anxilam is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Anxiety (Read More - Home Remedies for Anxiety)

Other Benefits

Panic Attack and Disorder

Anxilam Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Anxiety Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Anxiety Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 0.25 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Anxiety Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 0.13 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Anxilam Related Warnings

Is the use of Anxilam safe for pregnant women?

Anxilam should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

Severe
Is the use of Anxilam safe during breastfeeding?

Anxilam should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

Severe
What is the effect of Anxilam on the Kidneys?

Anxilam has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Anxilam on the Liver?

Effects of Anxilam on the liver can be severe. It is not safe for use without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Anxilam on the Heart?

Anxilam has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Anxilam with Other Drugs

Anxilam should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate

Guaifenesin

Chlorpheniramine

Aspirin

Naloxone

Anxilam Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Anxilam unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Shock
Glaucoma
Epilepsy
Mania
Depression
Myasthenia Gravis
Parkinson's Disease
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Anxilam

Is this Anxilam habit forming or addictive?

Yes, Anxilam cause dependence in some cases. Talk to your doctor before taking it.

Yes
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Anxilam can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Anxilam is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Yes, Anxilam is useful in treating mental disorders.

Yes

Anxilam Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Anxilam

Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Anxilam to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Anxilam

Taking Anxilam and alcohol together may cause some problems. If you notice any of these side effects, it is best to go to your doctor.

Mild

Frequently asked Questions about Anxilam

Question about 5 years ago

Does Anxilam cause weight gain?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

No, Anxilam does not cause weight gain. However, if you gain weight after taking Anxilam, discuss it with your doctor.

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Anxilam?

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

Anxilam is a brand name for alprazolam. It is a controlled prescription drug that belongs to the class of medications called benzodiazepine. It is short-acting potent anxiolytic and a minor tranquilizer. It is used for the treatment of anxiety and panic disorder (sudden, unexpected attacks of extreme fear and worry about these attacks).

Question over 5 years ago

How long can I safely take Anxilam?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

Anxilam is safe to use. Your doctor recommends this drug depending upon your condition and extends the medicine course further if you require it. Do not discontinue the treatment suddenly or take longer than prescribed.

Question about 5 years ago

Does Anxilam cause dry mouth?

Dr. Vipin Khadse MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Anxilam can cause dry mouth. It is a common side effect of it. If you experience excess dry mouth after taking this drug, please consult your doctor and follow his/her instructions.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Anxilam cause stomach upset?

Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, [medicine] can cause stomach upset. It is a common side effect of it. Take light meals and avoid spicy and high-fat content meals when experiencing stomach upset while taking Anxilam. In case of severe stomach upset consult your doctor, take medication and follow his/her instructions.