Alprax Plus Tablet belongs to the class of medications called ‘antidepressant’ used in the treatment of panic disorder with or without agoraphobia (fear of leaving one’s own home or being in open or crowded places).  Panic disorder is characterized by a panic attack in which the patient experiences a sudden feeling of terror even if there is no real danger.

Alprax Plus Tablet contains Alprazolam and Sertraline. Alprazolam is a benzodiazepine. It works by increasing the activity of GABA (a chemical messenger in the brain that acts as a natural nerve-calming agent). Thereby, Alprax Plus Tablet relaxes muscles, produces a calming effect, and helps to fall asleep. Sertraline is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It increases the release of the serotonin hormone in the body, which is responsible for improving mood, cognition, and memory.

You should take this medicine exactly as prescribed by the doctor. The common side-effects of Alprax Plus Tablet are nausea (feeling sick), increased appetite, restlessness, drowsiness, dizziness, headache, constipation, dry mouth, jerks or uncoordinated movements, numbing or tingling sensation, vision problems, tinnitus (ringing in ears), ejaculation failure, and fatigue (extreme tiredness). Inform your doctor immediately if any of these side-effects persist or get worse.

It is not recommended to take Alprax Plus Tablet if you are allergic to any of its contents. Do not use Alprax Plus Tablet in patients with severe liver problems, severe breathing problems, myasthenia gravis (a muscle disorder), and if you have been taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI) within 2 weeks. It is not recommended for use in children, pregnant women, and breastfeeding mothers. It should be used with caution in elderly people as dose adjustments are necessary. Do not consume alcohol as it may cause excessive drowsiness. Alprax Plus Tablet may cause drowsiness, so do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you are not fully alert.

Alprax Plus Tablet is used to treat panic disorder. It can restore the chemicals in the brain that can produce a calming effect and improve mood, energy and behavior. It also improves the overall well-being and quality-of-life of the patient. It can also help to sleep better. You should take this medicine as intended by the doctor for effective results.

It is not recommended to use Alprax Plus Tablet concomitantly with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI), medicines used to treat mental illness, and opioid pain killers as it may cause serious side-effects. Before taking Alprax Plus Tablet , inform your doctor if you have mental illness, liver, lungs, or kidney problems, alcohol or drug abuse, eye problems, low sodium levels, diabetes, serotonin syndrome, and fits. Alprax Plus Tablet may cause suicidal thoughts and worsen depression or anxiety. So, it should be used with caution in patients with a history of suicidal tendencies and depression.