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

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Medicinal Benefits
Nitrofen 10 Tablet is a “benzodiazepines” that increases the chemical messenger (GABA) in your brain, thereby decreasing the feeling of nervousness, stress and anxiety, leading to a state of calmness and relaxation induces sleep. Nitrofen 10 Tablet benefits people who struggle with anxiety and worries in daily life. Regular intake of the prescribed dose of Nitrofen 10 Tablet improves social-life and your ability and performance at work and general wellbeing.
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Drug Warnings
Do not take Nitrofen 10 Tablet if you are known to be allergic to Nitrazepam or other benzodiazepines class of medicines like clonazepam, lorazepam, diazepam etc. Nitrofen 10 Tablet is not recommended for use below 18 years of age. Do not take Nitrofen 10 Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding as it may cause adverse effects in the baby. Nitrofen 10 Tablet should be used with caution in elderly patients above 65 years as there is an increased risk of adverse reactions such as drowsiness, dizziness, and muscle weakness. Inform your doctor if you have myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), drug addiction, chronic pulmonary insufficiency, narrow-angle glaucoma, kidney/liver problem before taking Nitrofen 10 Tablet . Taking Nitrofen 10 Tablet with opioid pain killer medicines (like codeine, oxycodone and hydrocodone) can cause severe drowsiness, breathing problems, coma, and even death. Nitrofen 10 Tablet should be taken with extreme caution in patients who have a history of alcoholism or drug abuse. If you feel excess suicidal thoughts, difficulty concentrating, sleep disturbances (apnoea), dizziness, or, sleepiness let your doctor know about this.
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Diet & Lifestyle Advise
Do regular exercise which can help lower anxiety by releasing endorphins and improving your sleep and self-image.
Find the humor in your daily life. Try to watch a comedy show to help relieve stress.
You can try increasing your mindfulness, by including yoga, meditation, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy and mindfulness-based stress reduction.
Drink enough water to stay hydrated and limit or avoid alcohol and caffeine to relieve anxiety.
Include a diet rich in whole grains, vegetables and fruits. This is a healthier option than eating a lot of simple carbohydrates found in processed foods.
Herbs like turmeric, ginger and chamomile contain anti-inflammatory properties. Including these kinds of stuff in the meal can reduce inflammation caused due to anxiety disorder.
Reduce your alcohol, caffeine, added sugar, high salt and high fat intake. Especially trans-fat may help also help reduce inflammation.
You can include antioxidants in your daily diet like ashwagandha, omega-3 fatty acids, green tea and lemon balm.
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Alcohol
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Avoid consumption of alcohol with Nitrofen 10 Tablet as it may increase the risk of drowsiness and other adverse effects.
Pregnancy
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Nitrofen 10 Tablet is a category D pregnancy drug. Hence, it is not recommended for use during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters as it may cause harm the unborn baby.
Breast Feeding
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Avoid breastfeeding while taking Nitrofen 10 Tablet as it may be excreted in breast milk and cause adverse effects like sedation in the baby.
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Nitrofen 10 Tablet may cause dizziness, double vision or drowsiness in some people. Therefore, avoid driving if you feel drowsy, dizzy or experience any vision problems after taking Nitrofen 10 Tablet .
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Take Nitrofen 10 Tablet with caution, especially if you have or had a history of liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.
Kidney
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Take Nitrofen 10 Tablet with caution, especially if you have or had a history of kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.
Children
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Nitrofen 10 Tablet is not recommended for children below 18 years of age. Nitrofen 10 Tablet is not recommended for the treatment of anxiety or sleeping problems in the children.
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Exercise caution before using Nitrofen 10 Tablet in case of heart problems. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns.
Geriatrics
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Nitrofen 10 Tablet is not recommended for use in elderly patients as it can lead to side effects.
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