Alprazolam is an important drug in treating anxiety and panic disorders, however it comes with known risks that can have significant adverse effects on a person using the medication, including dependence.
Unfortunately it has also become a highly sought after drug for elicit use. For this and other reasons, it is a schedule 8 drug in Australia.
This is a brief module that outlines the indications, dosage, precautions, adverse effects and special precautions in the use of alprazolam.
At the end of this module participants will be able to: