Alprazolam Flashcards
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Q
John Doe
DOB: 01/01/1951
Alprazolam 0.25 mg #90
1 Tab PO TID PRN anxiety
0 Refills
A
Brand: Xanax
Indication: anxiety
Schedule IV drug
SE: changes in appetite, xerostomia (dry mouth), altered mental status, reduced libido, seizure withdrawal
Monitor: respiratory + cardiovascular status
Clinical Pearls:
-Avoid activities that require mental alertness or coordination
-Avoid sudden discontinuation w/ chronic use (withdrawal symptoms)
-Avoid alcohol
-Store at room temp + away from moisture, heat, and light
CI: hypersensitivity w/ other benzos, strong CYP3A4 inhibitor use (itraconazole, ketoconazole) except for ritonavir
-TRINITY (benzo, gabapentin, opioid) any combination may cause extreme sedation, respiratory depression, coma, death
