Nitrazepam I.P. – 10 mg


Nitram – 10

Brand Name : Nitram – 10

Composition : Nitrazepam I.P. – 10 mg

Packing : (20 x 10)

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Description :  

Nitrazepam belongs to the category of drugs called benzodiazepines. It is used in the treatment of anxiety disorders, insomnia, and prevention of seizures (fits) due to epilepsy. The medicine is generally used in combination with other medicines. It calms the brain and helps to treat people who have problems with their sleeping habits. Nitrazepam works by increasing levels of brain cells (neurons) calming chemical, known as gamma-amino-butyric-acid (GABA), in your brain that helps to relieve anxiety, prevents further seizures attacks (fits), and relaxes tense muscles. Nitrazepam is also useful in relieving temporary insomnia (sleeplessness) due to anxiety disorder. 

Take the tablets as per the prescribed dosage and duration. Do not crush, chew or break the tablets. Swallow the whole tablet with a glass of water. Do not skip the doses complete the full course of medicine to see the maximum results. Some people may observe side effects such as daytime drowsiness, loss of coordination, nightmares, headache, light-headedness, or dizziness in some cases. 

Medical Benefits of Nitrazepam Tablets 

Nitrazepam is a medication that belongs to the class of drugs known as benzodiazepines. It is primarily used for its sedative, hypnotic, and anxiolytic (anti-anxiety) properties. Nitrazepam benefits people who struggle with anxiety and stress in daily life. Regular intake of the prescribed dose of Nitrazepam improves your social life and your ability and performance at work and your general wellbeing. Some medical benefits of Nitrazepam tablets are mentioned below:

  • Short-term treatment of insomnia
  • Helps reduce anxiety and promote relaxation
  • Helpful in alcohol withdrawal 

Side Effects of Nitrazepam Tablets

There are mild to moderate side effects of Nitrazepam tablets that get resolved over time. The side effects are individual in nature as they depend on the physiological conditions and response to the therapy. The range of side effects observed on using the Nitrazepam tablets are given below:

  • Drowsiness during the day
  • Feeling of emptiness
  • Reduced alertness
  • Confusion
  • Tiredness
  • Loss of coordination
  • Headache
  • Nightmares
  • Dizziness
  • Muscle weakness
  • Double vision

Drug Interaction 

Some drugs may interact with other drugs and cause side effects. Do not take nitrazepam tablets with the following mentioned drugs:

  • medicines to treat anxiety or depression or to help you sleep (nefazodone, fluvoxamine, fluoxetine)
  • medicines to treat epilepsy (phenytoin, phenobarbital)
  • pain killers (morphine, codeine, dihydrocodeine, buprenorphine)
  • antihistamines (chlorphenamine, diphenhydramine, promethazine)
  • antifungal (fluconazole), antibiotics (erythromycin)
  • medicines used for treating stomach ulcers (cimetidine, omeprazole)
  • medicines used for angina and high blood pressure (diltiazem)
  • medicines used to treat various heart conditions (digoxin)
  • medicines used for treating HIV (ritonavir, zidovudine)
  • antipsychotic medicines used to treat mental illnesses like schizophrenia

Precautions and Warnings

1. Do not consume alcohol with Nitrazepam tablets as it may increase the risk of drowsiness and other adverse effects.

2. Do not take tablets if you are pregnant as it is not safe to use them during that time.

3. Store the tablets in a cool and dry place away from direct sunlight. 

4. Keep the tablets out of reach of children and pets. Carefully dispose of expired and discarded medicines. 




 

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