What is Ksalol used for?
Ksalol (alprazolam) is available in Bosnia and Herzegovina as well as Serbia. Ksalol belongs to a class of medications known as benzodiazepines. It’s prescribed to treat generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder and insomnia.
Ksalol is manufactured by Galenika and comes in three strengths:
- 0.25 mg
- 0.5 mg
- 1 mg
Fake versions of Ksalol purchased illegally online have led to hospitalizations and deaths in Ireland. These counterfeit products have been found to contain fentanyl and other morphine-like substances as well as rat poison.
Alprazolam is available by prescription in the United States. It comes in four strengths:
- 0.25 mg
- 0.5 mg
- 1 mg
- 2 mg
The starting dosage of alprazolam for generalized anxiety disorder is 0.25 mg to 0.5 mg taken 3 times daily. The maximum recommended daily dosage is 4 mg.
The starting dosage for panic disorder is 0.5 mg taken 3 times daily. For panic disorder, some people require 10 mg daily. Lower doses are recommended for adults ages 65 and older and for people with liver problems. Alprazolam is a controlled substance and carries a boxed warning about abuse, misuse, withdrawal and death. Side effects may include:
- Coordination problems
- Low blood pressure
- Slurred speech
- Increased libido
- Drowsiness
Other brand names for alprazolam include:
References
- Drugs.com. Ksalol. 2022. Available at: https://www.drugs.com/international/ksalol.html. [Accessed March 28, 2022].
- Pharmaoffshore.com. Ksalol (alprazolam) 1 mg tablet. 2022. Available at: https://pharmaoffshore.co/shop/anti-depressant/xanax-alprazolam-ksalol-brand-1-mg/. [Accessed March 28, 2022].
- Galenika. Prescription drugs. Available at: https://galenika.rs/prescription-drugs/. [Accessed March 28, 2022].
- MedsSafety.com. How to spot fake Ksalol 1 mg. March 28, 2022. Available at: https://medssafety.com/how-to-spot-fake-ksalol-1mg/. [Accessed March 28, 2022].
- U.S. National Library of Medicine DailyMed. Alprazolam tablets, for oral use, CIV. March 31, 2021. Available at: https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/getFile.cfm?setid=a23063c0-099a-4256-b95f-3a857bbf704b&type=pdf. [Accessed March 28, 2022].
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