Table 6 The treatment, alprazolam’s uses, occurrence in the environmental samples, and concentration

Anti-anxiety, antidepressant

Treatment of anxiety disorders and panic disorder (sudden, unexpected attacks of extreme fear and worry about these attacks)

Secondary clarification (SC) effluent (Tehran South Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant); Iran

5.0 ± 2.3 ng L^− 1

[148]

Drinking water; Shanghai, China

2.3 ng L^− 1

[213]

Natural water sample, Spring water Riacho Carro Quebrado; Brazil

< 0.4 µg L^− 1

[214]

Natural water sample, Cascavel River – upstream of STP; Brazil

< 0.4 µg L^− 1

[214]

Natural water sample, Cascavel River – downstream of STP; Brazil

5.9 ± 0.5 µg L^− 1

[214]

Natural water sample, Lake of CEDETG; Brazil

< 0.4 µg L^− 1

[214]