Drugs ( A to Z ) – Page 5 – Lambeth Health Press

Alprazolam (Xanax)

Generic Name: Alprazolam Common Brand Names: Xanax, Xanax XR Introduction Alprazolam, marketed under the brand name Xanax, is a benzodiazepine used to treat anxiety disorders and panic disorders. It has sedative, anxiolytic, muscle relaxant, and anticonvulsant properties. Due to its rapid onset of action, it is commonly used for short-term management of anxiety. Conditions of Use (Indications) Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD): Used to relieve symptoms of excessive and uncontrollable worry. Panic Disorder: For the treatment of panic attacks, with or without agoraphobia. Short-term relief of anxiety: Occasionally used for short-term relief of anxiety symptoms related to stress or other situational triggers. Off-label use: Used in some cases for insomnia, muscle

Zolpidem

Generic Name: Zolpidem Common Brand Names: Ambien, Intermezzo, Edluar Introduction Zolpidem is a non-benzodiazepine sedative-hypnotic used primarily for the short-term management of insomnia. It works by inducing sleep by enhancing the activity of GABA at GABA-A receptors in the brain. Conditions of Use (Indications) Insomnia: Used to treat insomnia, characterized by difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, in adults. Short-term Use: Typically prescribed for short-term use (7-10 days) due to its potential for tolerance and dependence. Off-label: Occasionally used for other sleep-related disorders like jet lag, though it is not FDA-approved for this use. Mechanism of Action Zolpidem works by binding to a specific subset of GABA-A receptors (the omega-1