Nitrazepam: functions, dosage, side effects, how to use it

What Drug Nitrazepam?

What is Nitrazepam for?

Nitrazepam is a drug with a function to treat sleep problems (insomnia). It is also used to treat certain types of seizures.

The dosage of nitrazepam and the side effects of nitrazepam are detailed below.

How to use Nitrazepam?

Take this medication exactly as directed by your doctor. Do not increase your dose, use it more often or for a longer period than prescribed as this drug can be addictive. Also, if it is used for a long period of time, do not suddenly stop using this medicine without the approval of your doctor. As time goes by, it is likely that this drug will not work well. Consult your doctor if medications stop working. If medication is used to treat insomnia, take the medication before bed.

(reference: medicinenet.com)

How to store Nitrazepam?

This medication is best stored at room temperature, away from direct light and damp places. Don't keep it in the bathroom. Don't freeze it. Other brands of this drug may have different storage rules. Observe the storage instructions on the product package or ask your pharmacist. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.

Do not flush medicines down the toilet or down the drain unless instructed to do so. Discard this product when it has expired or when it is no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company about how to safely dispose of your product.

Rules of Use for Nitrazepam

The information provided is not a substitute for medical advice. ALWAYS consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting treatment.

What is the dosage of Nitrazepam for adults?

Oral

Short term management to insomnia Adults: 5 mg at night; increase to 10 mg if necessary.

Elderly and debilitated patients: ≤ normal adult dose.

What is the dosage of Nitrazepam for children?

Oral

Infantile spasms. Children and Infants: 125 mcg / kg; gradually increased to 250-500 mcg / kg.

In what dosage is Nitrazepam available?

Tablet, Oral: 5 mg, 10 mg.

Nitrazepam dosage

What side effects can be experienced due to Nitrazepam?

The frequency of the following side effects is uncertain:

• Balance or coordination problems
• Behavioral problems requiring medical attention, for example, you experience symptoms such as depression including suicidal tendencies, paradoxical aggressive outbursts of emotion, tantrums, inappropriate behavior, feeling excited, dazed, restless, agitation, irritability, delusions, nightmares hallucinations, psychosis or other behavioral problems
• Blood and bone marrow disorders
• Changes in libido
• Dazed
• Drowsiness during the day
• Dose tolerance
• Double vision
• Eye or vision problems
• Failure of Nitrazepam to achieve its intended medical effect - when Nitrazepam is used repeatedly within a few weeks
• Dizzy
• Emotionally numb
• Digestive problems
• Headache
• Hypersensitivity reactions include rash, angioedema and high blood pressure
• Jaundice
• Lower blood pressure
• Memory problems, this can result in a change in behavior
• Sluggish muscles
• Tend to want to commit suicide when depressed
• Psychological problems
• Reduced alertness
• If the muscles relax, this can lead to an increased risk of a fall or hip fracture. You have to be careful when moving after you take Nitrazepam
• Side effects that may occur if Nitrazepam is used in high doses for a long period of time include physical and physiological dependence which can lead to drug abuse
• Skin rash
• Thinking problems
• Fatigue
• Overflowing depression
• Urine retention
• Vertigo
• Symptoms of addiction that can occur when the use of this drug is stopped, for example depression, headache, muscle weakness, anxiety, anxiety, tension, confusion, seizures, mood changes, insomnia, psychotic behavior such as irritability, easy sweating and diarrhea. If the symptoms become more severe, it will result in derealisation, depersonalization, numbness, more sensitive hearing and tingling in the extremities, hypersensitivity to light, sound and physical contact, hallucinations or convulsions.

Not everyone experiences these side effects. There may be some side effects not listed above. If you have any concerns regarding side effects, please consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Nitrazepam side effects

What should be known before using Nitrazepam?

Before using this medication, please tell your doctor:

• If you are pregnant, or are breastfeeding.
• If you have problems with breathing, or have sleep apnea (a condition in which you stop breathing for short periods at night).
• If you have used drugs or are addicted to alcohol.
• If you have severe muscle weakness or a condition called myasthenia gravis.
• If you have liver or kidney problems.
• If you have a mental disorder (such as personality problems, or psychosis).
• If you have porphyria (a blood disorder that is rarely inherited).
• If you have ever had a drug allergy.
• If you are using other medicines, including medicines that can be bought without a doctor's prescription, such as herbal medicines and supplements.

Is Nitrazepam safe for pregnant and lactating women?

There are no adequate studies regarding the risks of using this drug in pregnant or breastfeeding women. Always consult your doctor to weigh the potential benefits and risks before using this medication. This drug is included in the risk of pregnancy category C according to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

The following references the pregnancy risk categories according to the FDA:

• A = Not at risk
• B = No risk in several studies
• C = May be risky
• D = There is positive evidence of risk
• X = Contraindicated
• N = Unknown

Nitrazepam Drug Warnings and Cautions

What medicines may interact with Nitrazepam?

Drug interactions can change how medications work or increase the risk of serious side effects. It is likely that this document does not list all drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription or nonprescription medicines and herbal products) and tell your doctor and pharmacist. Do not take, stop, or change the dose of any medication you are taking without your doctor's permission.

• Rifampin
• Anesthesia
• Analgesic
• Antidepressants
• Antiepileptics
• Antipsychotics
• Barbiturates
• Hydantoins
• Hypnotic
• Liver enzyme inducer
• Liver enzyme inhibitors
• Drugs acting on the central nervous system
• Sedative antihistamines
• Sedative

(reference: nhs.uk)

Can food or alcohol interact with Nitrazepam?

Certain drugs should not be used with meals or when eating certain foods because drug interactions can occur. Consuming alcohol or tobacco with certain drugs can also cause interactions to occur. Discuss your use of drugs with food, alcohol, or tobacco with your health care provider.

What health conditions can interact with Nitrazepam?

Any other health conditions you have can affect the use of this drug. Always tell your doctor if you have other health problems, especially:

• Have personality problems
• Have a phobia or obsessive disorder
• Have abused alcohol in the past
• Worry about depression
• Have been using Nitrazepam for a long period of time
• Experiencing respiratory problems
• Depression
• Just had a recent loss
• Have kidney problems
• Have heart problems
• Have lung problems
• Have abused drugs in the past
• Have myasthenia gravis
• Have organic brain syndrome
• Have psychosis
• Have sleep apnea syndrome

(reference: nhs.uk)

Nitrazepam Drug Interactions

What should I do in an emergency or overdose?

In case of an emergency or overdose, contact the local emergency services provider (112) or immediately to the nearest hospital emergency department.

What should I do if I miss a dose?

If you forget a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, when it is nearing the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to the usual dosing schedule. Don't double the dose.