1. Introduction:
Commonly known as Alprazolam, Xanax is a medication used in the clinical treatment of anxiety
and panic disorders, such as phobias. Xanax belongs to a category of medications referred to as
benzodiazepines, which are used to derail mental activity by slowing down the functionality of
the central nervous system (brain and nerves) through sedation to produce calming effects. The
route path of function for these medications is through stimulating the effects of a natural
chemical found in the body, called Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid, or simply GABA. GABA is a
neurotransmitter, a chemical messenger in the brain, which in its optimal state slows down the
brain function by blocking specific signals in the brain. Consequently, it reduces brain pressure,
induces brain relaxation and ultimately, produces a calming effect.
Amid its extensive endorsement in the medical market, Xanax has continued to receive intense
strife, especially due to increasing prevalence of counterfeit drugs sold under its label. The
perversion of Xanax tablets laced with traces of toxic drugs, such as fentanyl and etizolam has
been confirmed in many nations, and associated with heavy traffic of the drugs, especially by the
youthful population. The trend has been exacerbated by lack of adequate regulations to combat
counterfeit products, and perennial corruption that weakens enforcement of counterfeit laws,
thereby indirectly facilitating the continued penetration of illegal drug trade in many countries,
both in developing and developed global regions.
2. Real Xanax:
Real Xanax come in small pills, which are typically oval in shape, though sometimes can occur in
other shapes. They are sold in different strengths, normally ranging from 0.25mg, 0.5mg to 1mg.
They also come in different colors, though most often take three colors-white, orange or pink,
with color being somewhat illustrative of strength. The strongest is however, green (3mg), which
is used in cases of drug tolerance. They most often come in blue pills (tablets) though sometimes
(though rarely) occur in capsule form. A real Xanax tablet/pill bears an imprint of the word
‘XANAX’ and strength in mgs (e.g. 3mg). These marks appear at the center of the pill, without
protruding markings to the edges.
Real Xanax
, How real Xanax is manufactured
The actual Xanax is manufactured by how real Xanax is manufactured Pfizer Pharmaceuticals,
headquartered in The Spiral, Manhattan in New York City, U.S, but has organs distributed
throughout the world. Pfizer Company is therefore, the legal marketer of Xanax. Like other
benzodiazepines, Xanax production process entails the mixing of specific portions of ingredients,
including cellulose, docusate, corn starch, lactose, sodium, silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate
and sodium benzoate. These compounds are then condensed with ortho-phenylenediamine using
specific acidic catalyst. This leads to the formation of a powder, which is then made into pills of
various shapes and concentrations. Xanax tablets are specifically meant for oral administration.
How is Xanax regulated?
Like other drugs, Xanax is regulated by the Food and Drugs Administration. The drug is a
Schedule IV controlled drug, which means its rarely addictive. Its misuse can however, produce
fatal outcomes, hence the introduction of laws governing its use. By law, a prescription of Xanax
is only recommended for use within 6 months. Further, this law requires that the drug can only be
refilled up to five times within these 6 months.
Legitimate sources of the drug
Real Xanax can be obtained from various sources, including Pfizer Pharmaceuticals outlets,
licensed dealers, hospitals and licensed public health professionals as a prescription after positive
diagnosis with anxiety, panic disorders or other related disorders. Always make effort to acquire
your Xanax from a reputable pharmacy or medical outlets. Otherwise, it’s somewhat elusive to
guarantee that what you have is the real Xanax, until too late after use, when the side effects have
taken a toll.
3. Fake Xanax:
Differential characteristics