Alprazolam Extended Release and Aralen Phosphate

• Generic Name: alprazolam
• Dosage Forms: tablet, extended release
• Other Brand Names: Niravam, Xanax, Xanax XR, Alprazolam Intensol

Alprazolam is a benzodiazepine (ben-zoe-dye-AZE-eh-peen). It affects chemicals in the brain that may be unbalanced in people with anxiety.

Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety disorders, panic disorders, and anxiety caused by depression.

Alprazolam may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: chloroquine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Aralen Phosphate, Aralen Hydrochloride

Aralen Phosphate is an anti-malaria medicine that works by interfering with the growth of parasites in the red blood cells of the human body.

Parasites that cause malaria typically enter the body through the bite of a mosquito. Malaria is common in areas such as Africa, South America, and Southern Asia.

Aralen Phosphate is used to treat and to prevent malaria. This medicine is also used to treat amebiasis (infection caused by amoebae).

Aralen Phosphate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.