Niravam
Generic name:alprazolam
Dosage form: tablet, orally disintegrating
Drug class:Benzodiazepines
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Feb 21, 2022.
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- Indications and Usage
- Dosage and Administration
- Dosage Forms and Strengths
- Contraindications
- Warnings and Precautions
- Adverse Reactions/Side Effects
- Drug Interactions
- Use In Specific Populations
- Drug Abuse and Dependence
- Overdosage
- Description
- Clinical Pharmacology
- Nonclinical Toxicology
- Clinical Studies
- How Supplied/Storage and Handling
- Patient Counseling Information
The Niravam brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. If generic versions of this product have been approved by the FDA, there may be generic equivalents available.
Indications and Usage for Niravam
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Niravam® is indicated for the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder.
The efficacy of alprazolam in the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder was demonstrated in 5 short-term, placebo-controlled trials. [seeClinical Studies (14.1)].
Panic Disorder
Niravam is also indicated for the treatment of panic disorder, with or without agoraphobia.
The efficacy of alprazolam in the treatment of panic disorder was established in 2 short-term, placebo-controlled trials. [seeClinical Studies (14.2)].
Demonstrations of the effectiveness of Niravam by systematic clinical study are limited to 4 months in duration for generalized anxiety disorder and 4 to 10 weeks duration for panic disorder; however, patients with panic disorder have been treated on an open basis for up to 8 months without apparent loss of benefit. The physician should periodically reassess the usefulness of the drug for the individual patient.
Niravam Dosage and Administration
Dosage should be individualized for maximum benefi...
