Nitizam-5 Tablet 10's 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.
Nitizam-5 Tablet 10's 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, Nitizam-5 Tablet 10's relieves temporary insomnia (sleeplessness) due to anxiety disorder. Nitizam-5 Tablet 10's is not recommended for mild to moderate anxiety and tension related to day-to-day life.
Take Nitizam-5 Tablet 10's 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 Nitizam-5 Tablet 10's 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 Nitizam-5 Tablet 10's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Do not take Nitizam-5 Tablet 10's if you have any lung disease, muscle weakness (myasthenia gravis), sleeping disorder or difficulty in sleeping (sleep apnoea), severe liver or kidney disease. Nitizam-5 Tablet 10's is not recommended for children below 18 years of age. Nitizam-5 Tablet 10's is a habit-forming drug and hence there is a risk of dependence on Nitizam-5 Tablet 10's. So, before stopping Nitizam-5 Tablet 10's, contact a doctor as it may cause withdrawal symptoms like anxiety, increased heart rate, tremor or general unwell feeling.