Lexic.us

Definition of Alprazolam

1. Noun. An antianxiety agent (trade name Xanax) of the benzodiazepine class.

Definition of Alprazolam

1. Noun. Category:en:DrugsAn antianxiety drug ''8-chloro-1-methyl-6-phenyl-4H-[1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a][1,4]benzodiazepine'' ¹

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Medical Definition of Alprazolam

1. This is a prescription drug used to treat anxiety. It is a central nervous system depressant, and can therefore have a negative impact on coordination and mental alertness. Side effects typically include drowsiness and/or mood changes. (09 Oct 1997)

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Literary usage of Alprazolam

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Value of Psychiatric Treatment: Its Efficacy in Severe Mental Disorders edited by Samuel J. Keith (1996)
"alprazolam was effective in reducing both spontaneous and situational panic attacks, ... alprazolam was also effective in significantly reducing phobias, ..."

2. Problems of Drug Dependence: Proceedings of the 58th Annual Scientific Meeting by Louie S. Harrie (1999)
"PREDICTORS OF INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES IN alprazolam SELF- MEDICATION LM Oswald; JD Roache; MA Stanley; JM Schmitz; and NN Shah Substance Abuse Research ..."

3. Treatment of Drug Dependent Individuals with Comorbid Mental Disorders edited by Lisa S. Onken, Jack D. Blaine, Sander Genser, Arthur M. Horton (1998)
"More recently Marks and colleagues (1993) examined the effects of more substantial therapeutic dosages of alprazolam as well as in vivo exposure either ..."

4. Evaluation of Glove Bag Containment in Asbestos Removal by Bruce A. Hollett, Phillip A. Froelich, Paul E. Caplan, Thomas C. Cooper, Stanley A. Shulman (1990)
"More recently Marks and colleagues (1993) examined the effects of more substantial therapeutic dosages of alprazolam as well as in vivo exposure either ..."

5. Depression in Primary Care: Vol. 2. Treatment of Major Depression: Clinical by DIANE Publishing Company (1993)
"Most of the 22 studies with alprazolam showed it to be more effective than a ... One study found that the combination of desipramine and alprazolam was ..."

6. Statistical Assessment Of National Significant Industrial User Noncompliance (1993)
"Most of the 22 studies with alprazolam showed it to be more effective than a ... One study found that the combination of desipramine and alprazolam was ..."

7. Health Consequences of Smoking: Nicotine Addiction a Report of the Surgeon by C. Everett Koop, M.D., DIANE Publishing Company (1988)
"alprazolam, a benzodiazepine tranquilizer, was included as a control because of ... Both clonidine and alprazolam were more effective than the placebo in ..."

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