SIDE EFFECTS IN THE PROLONGED USE OF ALPRAZOLAM DUE TO LACK OF PROPER ORIENTATION
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.51473/rcmos.v1i10.2021.165Keywords:
Alprazolam, anxiolytic, prolonged useAbstract
Alprazolam is a drug that belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines, recognized by ANVISA and is effective in the treatment of anxiety and panic disorder. However the non-rational use, caused by the lack of proper professional orientation, may result in the drug’s addiction. This study, through the qualitative analysis, and descriptive nature, of the bibliography of many autors about the harmful effects of the non-rational use of Alprazolam, sought to present to the reader essential informations relates to said drug. For that, Alprazolam was characterized, highlighting how the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics happens. The drug dosage was debated, as well as how the prolonged use can be problematic. At last, the importance of the pharmacist professional to help in the promoting of rational use of the drug.