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Indications & Uses
Pharmacology
Nitrazepam is a benzodiazepine closely related to diazepam. Unlike barbiturates, it allows natural, physiologic sleep by raising the hippocampus's stimulus threshold, without suppressing cortical function. Patients who sleep with nitrazepam tend to wake up feeling thoroughly rested.
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
Treatment of insomnia is usually started with a dose of 5 mg at night, although 2.5 mg is appropriate in elderly patients. The dose may be increased to 10 mg at night if the insomnia is severe.
Myoclonic seizures: Children (up to 30 kg of body weight) are given between 0.3 and 1.0 mg/kg/day in 3 divided doses. Treatment should be started with a lower dose than the usual recommended dosage range in order to determine tolerance and response. Dosage should be individualised for maximal beneficial effect.
Side Effects
Patients do not develop any additional symptoms, even after prolonged treatment.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Dispense only against the prescription of a registered physician, and take exactly as the physician directs. Keep out of the reach of children. Store in a cool, dry place.
Contraindications
Nitrazepam is not recommended during the first three months of pregnancy. It is also contraindicated in patients with myasthenia gravis.
Overdose
Symptoms: An overdose of Nitrazepam can cause somnolence, drowsiness, confusion, ataxia and impaired reflexes. In more serious cases there may be coma, dyspnoea, hypotension, and respiratory and cardiovascular depression.
Management: Treatment is supportive. Gastric lavage may help if it is done soon after the tablets were taken. Flumazenil may reverse the CNS depression caused by a benzodiazepine.
⚠️ In an emergency call 999 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
Storage
Keep Nitrazepam at room temperature, and protect it from light and moisture.
Drug Interactions
Common questions about Amoctin 5 mg
What is Amoctin 5 mg Tablet?
Amoctin 5 mg Tablet is a medicine that contains Nitrazepam. It is made by Skylab Ltd. It belongs to the Benzodiazepine hypnotics group of medicines.
What is Amoctin used for?
Amoctin is used for: Epilepsy, Insomnia.
What are the side effects of Amoctin?
Patients do not develop any additional symptoms, even after prolonged treatment.
What happens if I take too much Amoctin?
Symptoms: An overdose of Nitrazepam can cause somnolence, drowsiness, confusion, ataxia and impaired reflexes. In more serious cases there may be coma, dyspnoea, hypotension, and respiratory and cardiovascular depression. In an emergency call 999 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
How should I store Amoctin?
Keep Nitrazepam at room temperature, and protect it from light and moisture.
Can I take other medicines with Amoctin?
Some medicines can interact with Nitrazepam, for example: Theophylline, Rifampicin, Levodopa, Morphine Sulphate. Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take.
Do I need a prescription for Amoctin?
Amoctin is a prescription (Rx) medicine. Take it as your doctor advises.