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Kassadan: Tranquilizers - Benzodiazepine Derivatives

Cassadane, also known by the international name Alprazolam, is a pharmacological drug belonging to the group of benzodiazepine-derived tranquilizers. It is manufactured in Germany by Arzneimittelwerk Dresden GmbH.

Kassadane is widely used in clinical practice for the treatment of various mental and neurological conditions. It is available in the form of tablets containing 0.25 mg and 0.5 mg of the active ingredient alprazolam.

This drug is effective in the treatment of neuroses, psychopathy and other mental disorders that are accompanied by feelings of fear, anxiety and restlessness. Kassadane can also be used to relieve reactive depressive states, panic disorders and withdrawal symptoms in patients suffering from alcoholism or drug addiction.

However, before using Kassadan, contraindications and restrictions must be taken into account. Hypersensitivity to alprazolam, acute liver and kidney diseases, myasthenia gravis, pregnancy and lactation are contraindications to its use. You should also be careful when using the drug for open-angle glaucoma, chronic renal and/or liver failure, and alcoholic liver damage.

Cassadane may cause some side effects, including nausea, constipation, drowsiness, dizziness, unsteadiness of gait, dysmenorrhea, decreased libido, itching, addiction and withdrawal symptoms. When interacting with antipsychotic drugs, hypnotics, narcotics, analgesics and alcohol, Kassadan can enhance their effect.

It is important to note that information regarding overdose with Kassadan is limited and requires further study. Therefore, in case of overdose, you should seek medical help.

When prescribing Kassadan to patients whose work requires increased attention and reaction speed, caution must be exercised.

The information presented in this article is based on data from the 2004 Encyclopedia of Medicines. It is recommended that you consult your healthcare professional or pharmacist for more current information about this drug.