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Alprazolam

Anxiolytics

Description

A benzodiazepines fused with a triazole ring.

Mechanism of action

Alprazolam binds to stereospecific benzodiazepine receptors on the postsynaptic GABA neuron at several sites w/in the CNS, including the limbic system, reticular formation. Alprazolam when administered causes sedation,hypnosis, muscle relaxation, relieve anxiety. Pharmacological effects mainly by potentiation of neural inhibition in CNS.

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Mechanism of action

Alprazolam binds to stereospecific benzodiazepine receptors on the postsynaptic GABA neuron at several sites w/in the CNS, including the limbic system, reticular formation. Alprazolam when administered causes sedation,hypnosis, muscle relaxation, relieve anxiety. Pharmacological effects mainly by potentiation of neural inhibition in CNS.

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