Nectum is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Nectum is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
UNSAFE
Nectum may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Nectum may cause side effects such as reduced alertness, confusion, tiredness, dizziness, poor muscle coordination and double vision. This may affect your ability to drive.
CAUTION
Nectum should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Nectum may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Nectum should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Nectum may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Nectum is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Medicine Overview of Nectum 5mg Tablet
Introduction
Nectum is a prescription medicine used for treating insomnia. It is generally used in combination with other medicines. It relaxes the brain and helps to treat people who have problems with their sleeping habits.
Nectum may be taken with or without ... Show more
Uses of Nectum
Insomnia
Side effects of Nectum
Common
Dizziness
Sedation
Drowsiness
Unsteadiness
Impaired coordination
How to use Nectum
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Nectum may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Nectum works
Nectum is a benzodiazepine. It works by increasing the action of a chemical messenger (GABA) which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.
What if you forget to take Nectum?
If you miss a dose of Nectum, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Quick Tips
If you are taking Nectum for the treatment of insomnia, it should not be used for more than 4 weeks.
Take it 30 to 45 minutes before bedtime and only when you have time to sleep for at least 7 hours.
The addiction / habit-forming potential of this medicine is very high. Take it only as per the dose and duration advised by your doctor
It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.
Avoid consuming alcohol as it may increase dizziness and drowsiness.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
If you have been taking this medicine for a long time, regular monitoring of blood and liver functions may be required.
Inform your doctor if you notice a rash or other skin changes such as reddish spots or circular patches while taking this medicine.
Do not stop taking medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as that may lead to nausea, anxiety, agitation, flu-like symptoms, swe ... Show more
Brief Description
Indication
Insomnia
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Adult Dose
Oral
Short-term management of insomnia
Adult: 5 mg at night; increase to 10 mg if necessary.
Elderly: and debilitated patients: ?normal adult dose. ... Show more
Myasthenia gravis, narrow-angle glaucoma, severe respiratory insufficiency, sleep apnoea syndrome, severe hepatic impairment, porphyria.
Mode of Action
Nitrazepam is a benzodiazepine with a pronounced sleep-inducing activity. It depresses the reticular-activating system in the brainstem by enhancing t ... Show more
Precaution
May induce anterograde amnesia; caution patients to have uninterrupted sleep of 7-8 hr after ingestion of dose. May impair ability to drive or operate ... Show more
Side Effect
Hypotension, palpitation; agitation, aggressiveness, amnesia, ataxia, confusion, delusions, disorientation, dizziness, fatigue, hallucination, hangove ... Show more
Interaction
CNS depressant effect increased with alcohol, barbiturates, TCAs, phenothiazines, morphine derivatives. Effects may be antagonised by theophylline. In ... Show more
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