Nitramin Information

Nitramin is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Insomnia are some of its major therapeutic uses.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Nitramin. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Nitramin can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Nitramin normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

Nitramin's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Severe while nursing. It is important to know if Nitramin has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Nitramin related warnings section.

Nitramin is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Myasthenia Gravis (MG), Liver Disease, Lung Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Nitramin have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug reaction of Nitramin with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Nitramin is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

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

Nitramin Benefits & Uses

Nitramin is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Insomnia

Nitramin 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

Nitramin Related Warnings

Is the use of Nitramin safe for pregnant women?

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

Moderate
Is the use of Nitramin safe during breastfeeding?

Taking Nitramin may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Nitramin should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.

Severe
What is the effect of Nitramin on the Kidneys?

Nitramin has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Nitramin on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Nitramin on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Nitramin on the Heart?

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

Safe

Severe Interaction of Nitramin with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Nitramin Contraindications

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

Myasthenia Gravis
Liver Disease
Allergy
Lung Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Nitramin

Is this Nitramin habit forming or addictive?

Yes, you can get addicted to Nitramin. It is essential that you take [medicine] only after doctor's recommendation.

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

After taking Nitramin, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Nitramin can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Nitramin is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

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

Yes, taking Nitramin can treat mental disorders.

Yes

Nitramin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Nitramin

Taking Nitramin with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Nitramin

Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Nitramin as it can have severe side effects.

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)