Alprax Plus (0.5+25) is a Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brand being manufactured and marketed by Vista (Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd.). This medicine is combination of more than one active ingredient or substance within a single pharmaceutical form type. The main active ingredients or salts in this drug are Alprazolam, Sertraline. This drug comes in the form of Tablet. The general packing available for this medicine consists of 10 Tablet and is priced at Rs 40.8 (arround $0.5712 US Dollar)
Generic (Salt) Combination :
(Alprazolam+ Sertraline)
Pharma Company :
Vista (Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd.)
Brand Label :
Alprax Plus (0.5+25)
Preparation Type :
Tablet
Single Dose :
1 Tablet
Composition (Fixed-Dose Combination) :
Sertraline-25 mg
Alprazolam-0.5 mg
Pack Size/Qty/Vol :
10 Tablet
Price Unit :
Rs 4.08 INR (arround $0.05712 US Dollar)
Price Pack :
Rs 40.8 INR (arround $0.5712 US Dollar)
Drug details for Alprax Plus (0.5+25)
Usage: Why is this medication prescribed?
The main active ingredients or salts in Alprax Plus (0.5+25) are :
Sertraline-25 mg
Alprazolam-0.5 mg
Alprazolam Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety disorders and panic disorder (sudden, unexpected attacks of extreme fear and worry about these attacks). Alprazolam is in a class of medications called benzodiazepines. It works by decreasing abnormal excitement in the brain.
Mild depression. Panic disorders. Anxiety associated with depression.
For more details on Alprazolam, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Alprazolam..
Sertraline Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Sertraline is used to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (bothersome thoughts that won't go away and the need to perform certain actions over and over), panic attacks (sudden, unexpected attacks of extreme fear and worry about these attacks), posttraumatic stress disorder (disturbing psychological symptoms that develop after a frightening experience), and social anxiety disorder (extreme fear of interacting with others or performing in front of others that interferes with normal life). It is also used to relieve the symptoms of premenstrual dysphoric disorder, including mood swings, irritability, bloating, and breast tenderness. Sertraline is in a class of antidepressants called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It works by increasing the amounts of serotonin, a natural substance in the brain that helps maintain mental balance.Depression. Obsessive compulsive disorder. Panic disorder. Premenstrual dysphoric disorder.
For more details on Sertraline, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Sertraline..
Alprax Plus (0.5+25) Drug Brands Substitutes with similar Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) :
There are 3 Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brands listed here as Substitutes for Alprax Plus (0.5+25), which have same Fixed-Dose Combination of active substances or ingredients (i.e. Sertraline-25 mg Alprazolam-0.5 mg). Please note that one can request a doctor or pharmacist to substitute a FDC Brand Version of the prescribed FDC drug brand, if any. Fixed-Dose Combination Drugs are being increasingly used due to the benefit of the combined effects of active ingredients given together. However, it is necessary to investigate the possible benefits in the clinical situation against possible disadvantages for each fixed combination drug and for each dose of the fixed combination drug. Potential advantages of fixed combination drugs may also include the counteracting by one ingredient of an adverse reaction produced by another one, and simplification of therapy, leading to improved compliance.