Alprazolam is administered ______.

• A. Oral (PO)
• B. Intravenous (IV)
• C. Intramuscular (IM)
• D. Subcutaneous

Answer: (A)

Alprazolam is intended for oral use, so it is given by mouth as tablets or an orally disintegrating form. This route provides reliable absorption and convenient dosing for anxiety management. Parenteral routes such as intravenous, intramuscular, or subcutaneous are not standard for alprazolam because there isn’t a commonly approved injectable form, and injections can lead to rapid peaks and increased risk of adverse effects. Therefore, the typical route is oral administration.