Nipam 10mg Tablet

• According to CDSCO, this tablet can be used for controlling epilepsy and treating anxiety and insomnia.

• 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)

• Drowsiness
• Headache
• Blurred vision
• Vertigo
• Restlessness
• Blackouts
• Difficulty in passing urine

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.

• 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.

Overdose

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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.