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Nito is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Nito have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Nito. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Nito can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Nito go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Nito's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Nito's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) must refrain from the use of Nito since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Nito contraindications section.
Besides this, Nito may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Nito is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Nito is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
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 |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Nito safe for pregnant women?
Nito can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Nito, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Nito safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Nito. Immediately discontinue Nito if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.
What is the effect of Nito on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Nito on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Nito on the Liver?
Side effects of Nito rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Nito on the Heart?
Nito has very mild side effects on the heart.
Nito should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Nito unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Nito habit forming or addictive?
Nito is not addictive in nature.
Interaction between Food and Nito
Taking Nito with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Nito
Taking Nito with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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