NITCALM 5MG TABLET belongs to a group of medications called 'benzodiazepines' (BZD) primarily used to treat anxiety disorders, insomnia and prevention of seizures (fits) due to epilepsy. An anxiety disorder is a mental health disorder characterized by excessive fear or worry, that affects individual daily activities. Epilepsy is a brain-related neurological disorder characterized by episodes of seizures (fits) due to a chemical change in the brain cells (neurons) that leads to a sudden surge of electrical activity in the brain followed by sudden jerky movements of limbs or a part of the body. Insomnia is a sleeping disorder in which a person finds difficulty in feeling asleep or staying asleep.
NITCALM 5MG TABLET contain ‘Nitrazepam’ that works by increasing levels of brain cells (neurons) calming chemical, known as gamma-amino-butyric-acid (GABA), in your brain that helps to relieve anxiety, prevents further seizures attacks (fits), and relaxes tense muscles. Besides this, NITCALM 5MG TABLET relieves temporary insomnia (sleeplessness) due to anxiety disorder. NITCALM 5MG TABLET is not recommended for mild to moderate anxiety and tension related to day-to-day life.
Take NITCALM 5MG TABLET as your doctor has prescribed it. You may experience daytime drowsiness, loss of coordination, nightmares, headache, light-headedness, or dizziness in some cases. Most of these side effects of NITCALM 5MG TABLET do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, please reach out to your doctor.
If you are known to be allergic to NITCALM 5MG TABLET or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Do not take NITCALM 5MG TABLET if you have any lung disease, muscle weakness (myasthenia gravis), sleeping disorder or difficulty in sleeping (sleep apnoea), severe liver or kidney disease. NITCALM 5MG TABLET is not recommended for children below 18 years of age. NITCALM 5MG TABLET is a habit-forming drug and hence there is a risk of dependence on NITCALM 5MG TABLET. So, before stopping NITCALM 5MG TABLET, contact a doctor as it may cause withdrawal symptoms like anxiety, increased heart rate, tremor or general unwell feeling.