panic disorder

1. Drug Classification & Mechanism of Action Alprazolam is a short-acting benzodiazepine, widely prescribed for the management of anxiety disorders and panic disorder. Benzodiazepines, including alprazolam, act as positive allosteric modulators at the GABA-A receptor complex, enhancing the inhibitory effects of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), leading to anxiolytic, sedative, muscle relaxant, and anticonvulsant properties. 2. Indications…