What Is Farmapram (Alprazolam)?

Farmapram is one of the generic terms for alprazolam, a benzodiazepine drug that has calming and hypnotic properties and acts as an anxiolytic. It is approved by the FDA for treating anxiety and panic disorders.

Farmapram is also indicated for the acute treatment of depression, chemotherapy-induced nausea or vomiting, insomnia, certain gastrointestinal and cardiovascular diseases, and some social phobias.

Is Farmapram The Same As Xanax?

Yes, Farmapram (also called alprazolam) is the same as Xanax. Xanax is the brand name for the drug Farmapram/Alprazolam.

What Is Farmapram Used For?

Farmapram (also called alprazolam) is prescribed by your doctor to treat extreme and disabling levels of the following disorders and conditions:

• insomnia
• depression
• chemotherapy-induced nausea or vomiting
• social phobias
• anxiety disorders
• panic disorders
• agoraphobia
• neurosis
• stress disorders

Benzodiazepines can be dangerous and addictive and should be prescribed by your doctor. They should not be purchased online or used recreationally.

Doctors have had a good experience using this drug for some uses that have not been listed on the product label.

There are also unapproved off-label uses of alprazolam or uses that have not been approved by the FDA and are not found on the packaging. Farmapram should only be used as prescribed by your doctor.

What Are The Side Effects Of Farmapram?

Side effects may occur at the beginning of therapy and can disappear after stopping a treatment or adjusting the dose. These side effects differ per patient, depending on what disorder the drug is being used for.

Common side effects include:

• drowsiness
• blurred vision
• impaired coordination
• gastrointestinal disorders (constipation, nausea)
• decreased appetite
• disorientation
• confusion
• dysarthria
• headaches
• depression
• insomnia
• sedation
• fatigue
• mood swings
• changes in body weight
• memory loss and amnesia

The most common side effect of Farmapram (also called alprazolam) is drowsiness.

Farmapram can cause physical and mental dependence, rebound insomnia, anxiety-inducing anterograde amnesia, and paradoxical psychiatric reactions in children and the elderly.

Deadly side effects can occur if you take alprazolam with alcohol, opioids, or other medications that cause drowsiness and slow breathing.

Opioids include prescription drugs such as hydrocodone and oxycodone and illegal drugs such as heroin.

Using benzodiazepines and opioids can lead to deep sedation, slow or disturbed breathing, coma, and death.

It is not a recommended treatment for everyone. Patients with panic disorder may be treated with high doses of Farmapram, as well as patients with severe depression and a propensity to commit suicide. Do not give to children under 18 years of age.

Use low doses in older patients.

Farmapram For Pregnant Women

There is insufficient data on using Farmapram (also called alprazolam) in pregnant women. Initial studies with other drugs in the benzodiazepine group showed that uterine exposure to these drugs was associated with abnormalities.

However, subsequent studies in this group did not show clear evidence of their relationship to these types of defects. There is no consistent data on teratogenicity or effects on postnatal behavior during development and treatment with benzodiazepines.

Farmapram (also called alprazolam) is not recommended during pregnancy unless the expected benefits to the mother outweigh the possible risks to the fetus.

Children of mothers who take benzodiazepines during the last period of pregnancy may develop physical dependence or withdrawal syndrome.

There is no medical reason why the drug should be administered in higher doses in the final stages of pregnancy, especially after delivery, when effects on the newborn, such as hypothermia, hypotension, and moderate respiratory disease, may occur.

Blood and urine tests may be required to check for undesirable effects. It is important that your doctor checks your progress during regular visits to ensure that the medication is working properly.

Farmapram In Combination With Other Drugs

Taken together, the following drugs increase the likelihood of serious side effects:

• CNS depressants
• antihistamines
• alcohol
• cold medicines
• sedatives
• sleeping pills
• prescription painkillers
• narcotics
• barbiturates
• anti-seizure medications
• muscle relaxants
• narcotics
• anesthetic medications, including dental anesthesia.

These medications have the added effect of slowing down the heart rate, breathing, and nervous system and causing drowsiness. These effects may last a few days after you stop taking the medication.

Consult your doctor before taking any of the above medications. If you develop unusual or strange thoughts or behaviors while taking this medication, you should discuss it with your doctor.

Is Farmapram Safe?

Farmapram (also called alprazolam) is safe when prescribed and monitored by a professional. It can cause some people, especially the elderly, to be drowsy, dizzy, or less alert than they normally are. Other changes can be unusual or extreme such as:

• confusion
• aggravation
• depression
• hallucinations (seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there)
• suicide thoughts
• unusual excitement
• nervousness
• irritability

Your doctor may want you to reduce the amount taken or stop taking this medication. Reducing gradually can help prevent your condition from deteriorating and reduce the possibility of withdrawal symptoms. Withdrawal symptoms can include:

• behavioral changes
• discouragement
• sadness or feeling of emptiness
• irritability
• loss of appetite
• loss of interest or pleasure
• nausea
• vomiting
• seeing or hearing things other people cannot see or hear
• seizures
• tremors
• stomach cramps
• sweating
• concentration problems
• sleep disturbances
• unusual or involuntary movements, reactions, or expressions

Do not change your dose or stop taking the medication without consulting your doctor. Make sure you know how you react to this medicine when you drive a car or use a dangerous machine if you get dizzy, your vision is impaired, or you are not fully alert.

Farmapram Overdose Symptoms

Symptoms of an overdose include unconsciousness, confusion, excessive drowsiness, and lack of coordination. Call your doctor or emergency services right away to get instructions. If you feel the medicine is not working, do not use more than the prescribed dose.

Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these symptoms. Taking this medication during pregnancy can lead to a withdrawal syndrome in your newborn.

Tell your doctor if your baby has abnormal sleep patterns, diarrhea, violent screaming, irritability, tremor, weight loss, or vomiting. Do not take any other medications until they have been discussed with your doctor.

Dosing For Farmapram

Only take the dose prescribed by your doctor of Farmapram to prevent overdose or unpleasant side effects.

THE DOSAGES BELOW SHOULD ONLY BE USED AS AN EXAMPLE – ONLY TAKE THE DOSE YOU ARE PRESCRIBED BY YOUR DOCTOR.

EXAMPLE: Adult Dose for Anxiety Disorder

• Immediate-release tablets/orally disintegrating tablets:
• 0.25 – 0.5mg orally administered 3 x a day
• Maximum dose: 4mg per day

EXAMPLE: Adult Dose for Panic Disorder

• Immediate-release tablets/orally disintegrating tablets:
• 0.5mg orally administered 3 x a day
• Maximum dose: 10mg per day

• Extended-release tablets:
• Initial dosage: 0.5 – 1 mg orally 1 x a day
• Maintenance dosage: 3 – 6 mg orally per day
• Maximum dose: 10mg per day