Nitram
Nitram Products are primarily used for
Insomnia
About Nitram Products
Nitram Products side effects
Severe
Side Effects of Nitram are Dizziness, Fatigue, Jaundice, Skin rash, Blood dyscrasias, Hypersensitivity, Change in alertness, Hypotension (low blood pressure), Vertigo, Increased respiratory secretions, Respiratory depression.
How Nitram Products work
Nitrazepam is a benzodiazepine. It works by increasing the action of a chemical messenger (GABA) which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.
Patient Concerns about Nitram Products
Frequently asked questions about Nitram Products
Frequently asked questions about Nitrazepam
Q. Does Nitram 5mg Tablet get you high?
Yes, Nitram 5mg Tablet can get you high especially when more than the recommended dose is used for a long period of time. Patients with a history of alcoholism, drug abuse and personality disorders should be closely monitored since these patients may intentionally take more than the recommended doses of Nitram 5mg Tablet to get “high”.
Q. How quickly does Nitram 5mg Tablet work?
Nitram 5mg Tablet works quickly. It takes 30 to 60 minutes to induce sleep following which the person may remain asleep for 6 to 8 hours. Therefore, it should be taken just before going to bed.
Q. Does Nitram 5mg Tablet help you sleep?
Yes, Nitram 5mg Tablet is in fact used for short-term treatment of insomnia (trouble falling asleep). It shortens the time taken to fall asleep and lengthens the duration of sleep. It helps you to sleep but does not cure the underlying cause of your insomnia, which you should discuss with your doctor.
Q. What is Nitram 5mg Tablet? How does it make you feel?
Nitram 5mg Tablet belongs to the benzodiazepine class of medicines. These medicines are known as tranquillizers, which means they have a calming effect and make you feel relaxed. However, its prolonged use may cause some side effects like excessive drowsiness, reduced alertness, confusion, tiredness, etc.
Q. What are the symptoms of an overdose of Nitram 5mg Tablet?
Taking high doses of Nitram 5mg Tablet may cause mild or serious side effects. The mild symptoms of an overdose of Nitram 5mg Tablet include drowsiness, mental confusion and tiredness. In more serious cases, you may develop inability to move, loss of muscle tone, fall in blood pressure, breathing difficulties, coma (loss of consciousness for a period of time) and very rarely death.
Q. Why has my doctor prescribed Nitram 5mg Tablet for a short duration? Can I take it longer than that?
Treatment with Nitram 5mg Tablet should be as short as possible. Generally, including the gradual reduction of dose (tapering process), the duration of treatment varies from a few days to two weeks and can extend up to a maximum of four weeks. Higher doses of this medicine are not at all recommended. If you take the medicine for longer than the prescribed duration of time, you may develop physical and psychological dependence and tolerance (higher dose required to have the same effect).
Q. Can I stop taking Nitram 5mg Tablet?
Do not stop taking Nitram 5mg Tablet before consulting your doctor. Stopping the treatment suddenly may cause withdrawal symptoms which include a recurrence of sleep problems, depression, nervousness, extreme anxiety, tension, restlessness, and confusion. The withdrawal symptoms may also include mood changes, irritability, sweating, diarrhea, headache, and muscle weakness.
Q. Is Nitram 5mg Tablet safe for old people?
Nitram 5mg Tablet should be used with care in elderly people. Usually, the dose advised for aged people is half of what is normally advised. This means that the dose should be restricted to 2.5 or 5 mg. Since Nitram 5mg Tablet relaxes the muscles, elderly patients should take extra care when they get up at night as there is a risk of falls and consequently of injuries including hip fractures.