Nitas: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Nitas Information

Nitas is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Insomnia are some of its major therapeutic uses.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Nitas. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Nitas as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Nitas are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

In addition, Nitas's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Nitas's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Nitas is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Myasthenia Gravis (MG), Liver Disease, Lung Disease are examples of such conditions. The section on Nitas contraindications lists all such conditions.

Additionally, Nitas may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

You should also be aware that Nitas is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.

Nitas Benefits & Uses
Nitas Dosage & How to Take
Nitas Side Effects
Nitas Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Nitas with Other Drugs
Nitas Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Nitas
Nitas Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Nitas Benefits & Uses

Nitas is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Insomnia

Nitas Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Insomnia Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice
Geriatric	Disease: Insomnia Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Insomnia Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice

Nitas Related Warnings

Is the use of Nitas safe for pregnant women?

Nitas may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Nitas again without your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Nitas safe during breastfeeding?

Nitas may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Nitas on the Kidneys?

Nitas has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Nitas on the Liver?

Nitas is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Nitas on the Heart?

You can take Nitas without any fear of damage to the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Nitas with Other Drugs

Nitas should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Nitas Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Nitas unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Myasthenia Gravis
Liver Disease
Allergy
Lung Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Nitas

Is this Nitas habit forming or addictive?

Nitas can be addictive. You should not take it without medical advice.

Yes
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Nitas can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Nitas is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Yes, taking Nitas can treat mental disorders.

Yes

Nitas Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Nitas

Taking Nitas with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Nitas

Taking alcohol with Nitas can be dangerous.

Severe

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 405

Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Mogadon (nitrazepam)