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Alprazolam |
| Description |
Alprazolam (Xanax®) is an oral benzodiazepine used in the treatment of panic and anxiety disorders.Plasma protein binding is about 70%. |
| Therapeutic Low |
0.0060 |
| Therapeutic High |
0.0200 |
| Units |
ug/mL |
| Specimen |
P |
| Half Life Low |
6.00 |
| Half Life High |
20.00 |
| VOD Low |
0.90 |
| VOD High |
1.30 |
| Toxic Level |
0.100 |
| Lethal Level |
0.122 |
| Plasma to Whole Blood ratio |
0.00 |
| Warnings |
The side effects of alprazolam are typical of
benzodiazepines and include sedation, impaired coordination and muscle relaxation. Warnings - may impair mental and/or physical ability required for the performance of potentially hazardous tasks (e.g., driving, operating heavy machinery). |