Alprazolam
COMMON & BRAND NAMES
Xanax, Niravam
EFFECTS CLASSIFICATION
Anxiolytic; Sedative; Benzodiazepine
CHEMICAL NAME
8-chloro-1-methyl-6-phenyl-4H-[1,2,4]-triazolo[4,3-a] [1,4]benzodiazepine
DESCRIPTION
Alprazolam is a benzodiazepine anxiolytic commonly prescribed as a sleep aid and for the treatment of anxiety disorders. It is considered to be one of the shorter duration benzodiazepines.
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(see also A Primer of Drug Action, 8th Ed.)