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Zolax SR 1.5mg Tablets contain Alprazolam as the chief ingredient that is commonly used for the management of the sleeping disorder. Zolax SR 1.5mg tablets are also used for the management of anxiety disorder or the short-term relief of symptoms of anxiety panic disorder including agoraphobia. Zolax SR 1.5mg tablet is an orally used medication. Zolax SR 1.5mg tablets are not to be used more than three to four weeks at a stretch due to its long-term habit forming properties.

How Zolax SR 1.5mg Tablets?

Generic Alprazolam belongs to the class of drugs known as benzodiazepines which act on the brain. Zolax SR 1.5mg tablets binds to gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) receptors in the brain and increases GABA-mediated synaptic inhibition and decrease abnormal excitement, anxiety, worry and promotes sleep.

How to use Zolax SR 1.5mg Tablets

Zolax SR 1.5mg tablets are prepared 1 to 5mg in tablet form. You have to take this medication orally with a full glass of water on daily basis. You should not crush or chew the extended-release tablet as it will increase the side effects. The dose of this medication varies according to the condition of patients.

Missed dose:

Take as soon as possible if you missed the dose of Zolax SR 1.5mg Tablets. Skip if time is near to next dose.

Overdose:

You should not use more than recommended dose of this medication as it can cause an overdose. If you feel overdose symptoms you should immediately consult a doctor for checkup.

What are the contraindications of Zolax SR 1.5mg Tablets?

If you are allergic to any ingredient present in the Zolax SR 1.5mg tablets then you should avoid the use of this medication.

You should not use Zolax SR 1.5mg tablets if you are patient of seizures or kidney or liver disease, epilepsy.

You should not use Zolax SR 1.5mg tablets if you have narrow-angle glaucoma, history of drug or alcohol addiction, asthma or other breathing disorder.

How to store Zolax SR 1.5mg Tablets?

Store the Zolax SR 1.5mg tablets at room temperature 25 to 30OC. Do not keep this medication at moisture and heat place.

What are the drug interactions of Zolax SR 1.5mg Tablets?

You should not use following medication as it can cause drug-drug interactions. If you are already using then consult a doctor before taking Zolax SR 1.5mg Tablets.

What are the side effects of Zolax SR 1.5mg Tablets?

While taking Zolax SR 1.5mg tablets some common side effects may appear such as low blood pressure difficulty in speech, headache, vertigo, dizziness, slurred speech, tremors of the hands, increased breast size or gynecomastia, reduced breathing can occur, especially it is given intravenously.

What are the precautions that must be followed while taking Zolax SR 1.5mg Tablets?

You should not use Alprazolam for a long time to avoid addiction as Zolax SR 1.5mg tablets are habit-forming.

You should not consume alcohol as it enhances the chances of side effects such as drowsiness, blurred vision etc.

You should consult a doctor before taking Zolax SR 1.5mg tablets in the case of pregnancy and lactation.