Alora 0.25mg Tablets

• As per CDSCO, the Alora tablet is used for the following cases:
• Treatment of anxiety disorder
• Treatment of the panic disorder
• Short-term treatment for anxiety-related to depression

• It is contraindicated in the following cases:
• If you are allergic to components of the Alora tablet, i.e. Alprazolam
• If you are taking antidepressants, anti-anxiety or sedative medications
• If you are taking narcotic or opioid pain relievers
• If you have glaucoma (increases the fluid pressure in the eyes)
• If you have respiratory depression, which is a slow and steady decline in breathing
• If you have alcohol or substance addiction
• If you have liver or kidney problems
• If you have certain respiratory problems like asthma, sleep apnea, etc.
• If you see sudden mood changes, suicidal thoughts or other harmful behaviour

• Side effects of the Alora tablets include the following:
• Drowsiness
• Headache
• Weakness
• Dry mouth
• Sleep problems
• Loss of balance

Other General Warnings

• You have any allergic reactions after taking the Alora tablet.
• You have any self-harming thoughts or suicidal ideation.
• You experience any severe side effects persistently.
• You are an elderly patient over 65 years. These tablets may cause serious adverse effects due to slow metabolism in elderly patients.
• You have mild or severe liver and kidney diseases; this medicine may need a dose adjustment.
• You have stopped the medication and experiencing withdrawal symptoms like agitation, tremor, sweating, nausea and confusion.
• You are pregnant or planning a pregnancy during this medicine.
• You are using oral contraceptives.
• You are using any ayurvedic/herbal medicines, vitamins and other health supplements.

• Take the Alora Tablet as prescribed by the doctor.
• Take this medicine on a regular schedule with or without food or as prescribed, preferably at the same time every day.
• Swallow the whole tablet orally with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew this medicine.
• Do not take this tablet with other medicines as it may interact with other medications.
• Do not stop taking this medication suddenly, as it may lead to withdrawal side effects.
• Do not exceed the dosage on your own.

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Interactions with other medicines

• Tell your doctor about all your medications, vitamins and nutritional supplements, herbal products you are consuming or plan to take in the future to avoid substance interaction. Many medicines can interact with the Alora tablet, making it less effective or increasing the side effects. This includes:
• Alora tablet interaction with antidepressants or mood-elevating medicines like fluoxetine and desipramine can cause increased side effects.
• Alora tablet interaction with antihistamines (allergy medicines), pain killers, such as morphine, oxycodone, fentanyl, hydrocodone, tramadol, codeine, sleeping pills, etc., can increase drowsiness and fatigue.
• Alora tablet interaction with antifungal medications like fluconazole, itraconazole, and ketoconazole can reduce its effects.
• Alora tablet interaction with oral contraceptives or birth control pills can reduce its effectiveness.
• Herbal Supplement St. John’s wort can also interact with the Alora tablet.

Interactions with food items

• You can continue with the regular diet as food does not influence the effect of the Alora tablet.However, it would help if you avoided caffeine-containing diets.