Xanax brand name for a generic medication called Alprazolam. Xanax 2mg yellow refers to the dosage form and color of the tablets containing 2 mg of Alprazolam.

Xanax is a medication to treat anxiety disorders, panic disorders, and. It belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines, which act on the central nervous system. Xanax works by enhancing the activity of neurotransmitters in the brain, specifically gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA).