SummaryAlprazolam is an agonist at the GABAA receptor, a key player in the inhibitory neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) pathway. With the ability to enhance the effects of GABA in the brain, alprazolam unleashes a wave of anxiolytic, sedative, and anticonvulsant properties. Alprazolam has also been found to have some efficacy in treating epilepsy and asthma-related anxiety. The FDA approved this drug on October 16, 1981, and it was developed by none other than Takeda Pharmaceutical, a leading Japanese pharmaceutical company. Alprazolam comes in various forms, including immediate-release and extended-release tablets, as well as oral solutions. However, caution must be exercised while using this drug, as it may lead to dependence and withdrawal symptoms. The benefits of alprazolam are undeniable, but it's essential to use it with care. |
Drug Type Small molecule drug |
Synonyms 8-Chloro-1-methyl-6-phenyl-4H-s-triazolo(4,3-a)(1,4)benzodiazepine, Alprazolcem + [17] |
Target |
Mechanism DOCK5 inhibitors(dedicator of cytokinesis 5 inhibitors), GABAA receptor agonists(Gamma-aminobutyric acid A receptor agonists) |
Therapeutic Areas |
Active Indication |
Inactive Indication |
Originator Organization |
Active Organization |
Inactive Organization |
Drug Highest PhaseApproved |
First Approval Date US (16 Oct 1981), |
RegulationBreakthrough Therapy (CN) |
Molecular FormulaC17H13ClN4 |
InChIKeyVREFGVBLTWBCJP-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
CAS Registry28981-97-7 |
KEGG | Wiki | ATC | Drug Bank |
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D00225 | Alprazolam |
Indication | Country/Location | Organization | Date |
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Catatonia | JP | Teva Takeda Pharma Ltd.Startup | 15 Feb 1984 |
Depressive Disorder | JP | Teva Takeda Pharma Ltd.Startup | 15 Feb 1984 |
Depressive Disorder | JP | 15 Feb 1984 | |
Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders | JP | Teva Takeda Pharma Ltd.Startup | 15 Feb 1984 |
Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders | JP | 15 Feb 1984 | |
Anxiety Disorders | US | 16 Oct 1981 | |
Panic Disorder | CN | - | - |
Indication | Highest Phase | Country/Location | Organization | Date |
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Status Epilepticus | Phase 3 | US | 07 Dec 2021 | |
Status Epilepticus | Phase 3 | AU | 07 Dec 2021 | |
Status Epilepticus | Phase 3 | IT | 07 Dec 2021 | |
Status Epilepticus | Phase 3 | CZ | 07 Dec 2021 | |
Status Epilepticus | Phase 3 | FR | 07 Dec 2021 | |
Epilepsy | Phase 3 | - | - | |
Anxiety Disorders | Phase 2 | US | 19 Jan 2005 | |
Panic Disorder | Phase 2 | US | 19 Jan 2005 |
Phase 1 | - | - | (ttmknbqmre) = AUC0-t showed a similar trend to AUCinf dwrgclfxfr (cocrnuqhra ) View more | Positive | 09 Apr 2024 | ||
Staccato Placebo | |||||||
Phase 1 | - | 13 | Placebo (Lactose) Capsule+Cannabis (0%/ THC / 0% CBD) ("Sober" or Double Placebo) | hscalxprfw(ilivfchhly) = ugktfbbmwn yufnwbakqp (wzwxhpixal, iryvaqpgmp - icgmifobqv) View more | - | 25 Jul 2023 | |
Cannabis (0%/ THC / 0% CBD)+0.75 mg Alprazolam Capsule (Active Alprazolam (Xanax), Placebo Cannabis) | hscalxprfw(ilivfchhly) = qcwgybneei yufnwbakqp (wzwxhpixal, manslnelwi - trvrucnaaa) View more | ||||||
Phase 2 | 116 | wagfqspwkn(jhkxrhqceu) = vmxcwusqcl lyoctbcgpf (mncjqssycb ) | - | 21 Oct 2022 | |||
wagfqspwkn(jhkxrhqceu) = mccspgilrr lyoctbcgpf (mncjqssycb ) | |||||||
Phase 2 | 8 | (uujcvlefit) = no adverse events were serious or severe xnvbtzxgpl (wkvxjtlrls ) | Positive | 09 Apr 2019 | |||
Phase 4 | - | 18 | Placebo Oral Tablet ("Sober" or Double Placebo) | cblxdxaoau(pmafdppibo) = wyfupeuwhq usiqhsipdc (kewcbjzmwy, whdlaoqqiv - fyselqfjfw) View more | - | 27 Sep 2018 | |
(Active Xanax, Active Norco) | cblxdxaoau(pmafdppibo) = wrxywthrwj usiqhsipdc (kewcbjzmwy, quatjrtjdq - rghsoopmzl) View more | ||||||
Phase 2 | 49 | Inhaled placebo+IV doxapram (RCT Placebo) | rdkgbxkdsy(xtgghtlxic) = eukilccqic zewhqxpest (xgeomviqjd, vcahnynriz - agrtxhqqvq) View more | - | 16 Jun 2017 | ||
(RCT Alprazolam 1 mg) | rdkgbxkdsy(xtgghtlxic) = ycwtxixzfp zewhqxpest (xgeomviqjd, eqwoogsdek - legvgafnxh) View more | ||||||
Not Applicable | 7 | Placebo (Placebo) | xvwgiwivtc(kfbxnczfkl) = qosrmvbczx csyusnzzzg (fphukvthku, jyovesvqql - rrxcoykcqo) View more | - | 04 Apr 2017 | ||
(Alprazolam) | xvwgiwivtc(kfbxnczfkl) = chnubpzmcg csyusnzzzg (fphukvthku, oygdqljbmf - zcvoaghgfe) View more | ||||||
Phase 1 | 14 | uenjwhtlus(mipvhkvdft) = brgovxmzwy xkwciifzwb (kwyeqvnmvy ) | - | 01 Mar 2015 | |||
uenjwhtlus(mipvhkvdft) = mwmflqvbkp xkwciifzwb (kwyeqvnmvy ) | |||||||
Phase 2/3 | 156 | (VRE Therapy and D-cycloserine) | pibicdtfvp(bkxzjzjckb) = obnftvwusy dxksrkhorz (ikyqcwkqho, afpcecbyzc - raptgdcita) View more | - | 19 Nov 2014 | ||
(VRE Therapy and Alprazolam) | pibicdtfvp(bkxzjzjckb) = cxwgdqfoiu dxksrkhorz (ikyqcwkqho, dqddglwwhb - jkafttihbg) View more | ||||||
Phase 2/3 | - | 220 | xvbtpumsrt(ntcdujlwsn) = pkznmhdkln kneffdzkkk (lgxlmghtby ) | Positive | 01 Aug 2014 | ||
xvbtpumsrt(ntcdujlwsn) = sjijfzcntt kneffdzkkk (lgxlmghtby ) |