| Category of Drug | Nitrazepam is a Psychotherapeutic Drug |
| Mechanism of Action | |
| Indications | Nitrazepam is used for 1. Insomnia 2. Epilepsy 3. Vertigo 3. Infantile spasm |
| Well Known Pharmaceutical Brands | |
| Available dosage forms | 1. CAPSULES 2. TABLETS |
| Dose | |
| Contraindications | 1. Respiratory depression 2. Marked neuromuscular respiratory weakness 3. Acute pulmonary insufficiency 4. Severe hepatic impairment 5. Sleep apnoea syndrome 6. Not for use alone to treat depression 7. Chronic psychosis |
| Precautions | 1. Muscle weakness and myasthenia gravis 2. History of drug or alcohol abuse 3. Marked personality disorder 4. Pregnancy 5. Lactation 6. Reduce dose in elderly and debilitated 7. Avoid prolonged use |
| Adverse Effects | 1. Drowsiness and lightheadedness the next day 2. Confusion and ataxia 3. Amnesia may occur 4. Dependence 5. Aggression 6. Anaphylaxis 7. Dysarthria 8. Blurred vision 9. Slurred speech |
| Pregnancy Category | D |
