Nipam 10mg Tablet
Nipam 10 MG Description
Nitrazepam is a prescription medicine used to treat insomnia (difficulty in falling or maintaining sleep) and epilepsy (fits). Nipam Tablet acts by enhancing the inhibitory effect caused by GABA or g
amma-aminobutyric acid (a neurotransmitter). It thus helps control epilepsy and, through its sedative and anxiolytic action, decreases the time required to fall asleep. This tablet should not be taken with strong painkillers like Tramadol, Fentanyl and Methadone as it may cause difficulty breathing and profound sedation. You should avoid taking alcohol during the course of your treatment. This tablet is strictly contraindicated in children. This tablet is not used for treating psychiatric disorders. The continuous use of this tablet can lead to physical and psychological dependence and has the potency to be abused, misused or overdosed. Chronic consumption of this tablet increases the risk of dependency. Due to Nipam Tablet's muscle relaxation property, this tablet should be used with caution in the elderly as they risk developing hip fractures if they fall. You may experience certain side effects such as drowsiness, headache, blurred vision, vertigo, restlessness, difficulty passing urine and backouts.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹30.45 |
You Save | ₹4.15 (12% on MRP) |
Contains | Nitrazepam(10.0 Mg) |
Uses | Epilepsy, insomnia |
Side effects | Drowsiness, headache, blurred vision, vertigo, restlessness, difficulty in passing urine and back outs. |
Therapy | HYPNOTIC |
Uses of Nipam 10 MG
- According to CDSCO, this tablet can be used for controlling epilepsy and treating anxiety and insomnia.
Contraindications of Nipam 10 MG
- This tablet should not be used if:
- You have an allergic reaction to Nitrazepam
- You have glaucoma (optic nerve issue)
- You have liver impairment
- You have benign prostatic hypertrophy (prostate gland enlargement)
- You have urinary obstruction
- You have pulmonary insufficiency
- You have sleep apnea
- You have myasthenia gravis (muscle issue)
- You have galactosemia (unable to metabolize sugar)
- You have acute porphyria (nervous system issue)
Side effects of Nipam 10 MG
- Drowsiness
- Headache
- Blurred vision
- Vertigo
- Restlessness
- Blackouts
- Difficulty in passing urine
Precautions and Warnings of Nipam 10 MG
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have blurring vision or if you see coloured halos.
- You have difficulty in breathing.
- You see yellowing of skin after starting this tablet.
- You have difficulty in passing urine.
- You have mood changes after starting this tablet.
Mode of Action of Nipam 10 MG
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use of Nipam 10 MG
- Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully and consult a healthcare professional if you face any difficulty following instructions.
- Nipam Tablet is available as a tablet to be swallowed.
- If possible, take the tablet at night to avoid daytime sedation.
- Take Nipam Tablet every day at the same time.
- This tablet should be taken exactly as prescribed.
- Do not exceed your dose unless prescribed.
- Do not stop this tablet suddenly.
Interactions of Nipam 10 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- Nipam Tablet tablets may interact with the following medications; therefore, you must inform your consulting physician about any medications you are on:
- Strong painkillers like Tramadol, Fentanyl and Methadone as it may cause difficulty in breathing and profound sedation
- Antiepileptics like Phenytoin can increase the chances of toxicity and side effects of Nipam Tablet, and thus concomitant use should be avoided.
- Anti acidity medicines like Cimetidine may inhibit the degradation of Nitrazepam and thus increases its level.
- Antidepressants such as Sertraline and Fluoxetine whose clinical effects can be potentiated by Nipam Tablet in elderly
- Antipsychotics like Chlorpromazine, Haloperidol and Olanzapine whose action can be potentiated by Nipam Tablet in elderly
Interactions with food items
- You can continue with your regular diet unless instructed otherwise.
Storage and disposal of Nipam 10 MG
Dosage of Nipam 10 MG
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Content Details
Dr. Raj Mehta
MBBS
Dr. Jagruti Jain
MBBS, MD, DNB, General Medicine
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can I stop Nipam tablet abruptly?
Q: Can I take Nipam tablet if I have liver or kidney issues?
Q: Will Nipam tablet change my personality?
References
- CDSCO [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in. 2022 [cited 25 February 2022]. Available from:
- [Internet]. Medsafe.govt.nz. 2022 [cited 4 March 2022]. Available from:
- Nitrazepam 5 mg Tablets - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2022 [cited 4 March 2022]. Available from:
- Nitrazepam [Internet]. Ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2022 [cited 4 March 2022]. Available from:
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