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Nitravet 10 Tablet
Prescription Required
Product introduction
Nitravet 10 Tablet is used for treating insomnia. It is generally used in combination with other medicines. It relaxes the brain and helps to treat people who have problems with their sleeping habits.
Nitravet 10 Tablet is used to reduce anxiety, epilepsy and promote sleep.
Nitravet 10 Tablet is used to reduce anxiety, epilepsy and promote sleep.
Uses of Nitravet Tablet
Benefits of Nitravet Tablet
In Treatment of Insomnia
Nitravet 10 Tablet helps treat insomnia (difficulty falling or staying asleep) in people who have problems related to their sleeping habits. Insomnia may cause you to wake up earlier than usual and you may find it difficult to go back to sleep. Nitravet 10 Tablet works by slowing down the abnormal activity of nerves in the brain to allow sleep. It also improves the sleep-wake cycle and restores it to normal. This helps you relax, feel calm, and more energetic. It also helps you concentrate better and improves your quality of life.
Side effects of Nitravet Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Nitravet
- Dizziness
- Sedation
- Drowsiness
- Unsteadiness
- Impaired coordination
- Fatigue
How to use Nitravet Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Nitravet 10 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Nitravet 10 Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Nitravet 10 Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Nitravet 10 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Nitravet 10 Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Nitravet 10 Tablet may cause side effects such as reduced alertness, confusion, tiredness, dizziness, poor muscle coordination and double vision. This may affect your ability to drive.
Nitravet 10 Tablet may cause side effects such as reduced alertness, confusion, tiredness, dizziness, poor muscle coordination and double vision. This may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Nitravet 10 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Nitravet 10 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Nitravet 10 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Nitravet 10 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Nitravet 10 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Use of Nitravet 10 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
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Quick tips
- If you are taking Nitravet 10 Tablet for the treatment of insomnia, it should not be used for more than 4 weeks.
- Take it 30 to 45 minutes before bedtime and only when you have time to sleep for at least 7 hours.
- The addiction / habit-forming potential of this medicine is very high. Take it only as per the dose and duration advised by your doctor
- It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.
- Avoid consuming alcohol as it may increase dizziness and drowsiness.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
- If you have been taking this medicine for a long time, regular monitoring of blood and liver functions may be required.
- Inform your doctor if you notice a rash or other skin changes such as reddish spots or circular patches while taking this medicine.
- Do not stop taking medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as that may lead to nausea, anxiety, agitation, flu-like symptoms, sweating, tremor, and confusion.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Benzodiazepines Derivative
Habit Forming
Yes
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Action Class
Benzodiazepines
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Nitravet 10 Tablet
Once A Day
88%
Twice A Day
10%
Thrice A Day
2%
What are you using Nitravet Tablet for?
Insomnia
75%
Others
25%
How much was the improvement?
Average
67%
Excellent
33%
What were the side-effects while using Nitravet 10 Tablet?
No Side Effec*
100%
*No Side Effect
How do you take Nitravet Tablet?
With food
100%
Please rate Nitravet 10 Tablet on price
Not Expensive
67%
Average
33%
FAQs
Does Nitravet 10 Tablet get you high?
Yes, Nitravet 10 Tablet can get you high especially when more than the recommended dose is used for a long period of time. Patients with a history of alcoholism, drug abuse and personality disorders should be closely monitored since these patients may intentionally take more than the recommended doses of Nitravet 10 Tablet to get “high”.
How quickly does Nitravet 10 Tablet work?
Nitravet 10 Tablet works quickly. It takes 30 to 60 minutes to induce sleep following which the person may remain asleep for 6 to 8 hours. Therefore, it should be taken just before going to bed.
Does Nitravet 10 Tablet help you sleep?
Yes, Nitravet 10 Tablet is in fact used for short-term treatment of insomnia (trouble falling asleep). It shortens the time taken to fall asleep and lengthens the duration of sleep. It helps you to sleep but does not cure the underlying cause of your insomnia, which you should discuss with your doctor.
What is Nitravet 10 Tablet? How does it make you feel?
Nitravet 10 Tablet belongs to the benzodiazepine class of medicines. These medicines are known as tranquillizers, which means they have a calming effect and make you feel relaxed. However, its prolonged use may cause some side effects like excessive drowsiness, reduced alertness, confusion, tiredness, etc.
What are the symptoms of an overdose of Nitravet 10 Tablet?
Taking high doses of Nitravet 10 Tablet may cause mild or serious side effects. The mild symptoms of an overdose of Nitravet 10 Tablet include drowsiness, mental confusion and tiredness. In more serious cases, you may develop inability to move, loss of muscle tone, fall in blood pressure, breathing difficulties, coma (loss of consciousness for a period of time) and very rarely death.
Why has my doctor prescribed Nitravet 10 Tablet for a short duration? Can I take it longer than that?
Treatment with Nitravet 10 Tablet should be as short as possible. Generally, including the gradual reduction of dose (tapering process), the duration of treatment varies from a few days to two weeks and can extend up to a maximum of four weeks. Higher doses of this medicine are not at all recommended. If you take the medicine for longer than the prescribed duration of time, you may develop physical and psychological dependence and tolerance (higher dose required to have the same effect).
Can I stop taking Nitravet 10 Tablet?
Do not stop taking Nitravet 10 Tablet before consulting your doctor. Stopping the treatment suddenly may cause withdrawal symptoms which include a recurrence of sleep problems, depression, nervousness, extreme anxiety, tension, restlessness, and confusion. The withdrawal symptoms may also include mood changes, irritability, sweating, diarrhea, headache, and muscle weakness.
Is Nitravet 10 Tablet safe for old people?
Nitravet 10 Tablet should be used with care in elderly people. Usually, the dose advised for aged people is half of what is normally advised. This means that the dose should be restricted to 2.5 or 5 mg. Since Nitravet 10 Tablet relaxes the muscles, elderly patients should take extra care when they get up at night as there is a risk of falls and consequently of injuries including hip fractures.
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