A benzodiazepine sedative that causes dose-related depression of the central nervous system. Alprazolam is useful in treating anxiety, panic attacks, insomnia, and muscle spasms. The brand name is Xanax. A generic version is available.

A drug used to treat anxiety disorders and panic attacks. It is being studied in the treatment of nausea and vomiting caused by some cancer treatments. It is a type of benzodiazepine. Also called Xana [..]

noun. a benzodiazepine anxiolytic narcotic marked by accelerated ingestion and submission and a fairly short time-span of action. It's utilized during the treatment of general anxiousness. Common [..]

(n) an antianxiety agent (trade name Xanax) of the benzodiazepine class

A medication used to treat anxiety or insomnia.

Alprazolam is a benzodiazepine drug used to treat anxiety, panic disorder, and insomnia. It is sold under the brand names Xanax, Alprax, Alprazolam Intensol, Alzolam, Constan, Solanax, Tafil, Trankima [..]

A triazolobenzodiazepine compound with antianxiety and sedative-hypnotic actions, that is efficacious in the treatment of Panic Disorders, with or without Agoraphobia, and in generalized Anxiety Disor [..]

A triazolobenzodiazepine compound with antianxiety and sedative-hypnotic actions, that is efficacious in the treatment of PANIC DISORDERS, with or without AGORAPHOBIA, and in generalized ANXIETY DISOR [..]

A drug used to treat anxiety disorders and panic attacks. It is being studied in the treatment of nausea and vomiting caused by some cancer treatments. It is a type of benzodiazepine. Also called Xanax.

<drug> This is a prescription drug used to treat anxiety. It is a central nervous system depressant, and can therefore have a negative impact on coordination and mental alertness. Side effects typically include drowsiness and/or mood changes. (09 Oct 1997)