Noctin 55mg
Tablet
Ambee Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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| Alcohol | UNSAFE It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Noctin 5. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Noctin 5 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 ... View More |
| Breastfeeding | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Noctin 5 is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. |
| Driving | UNSAFE Noctin 5 may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Noctin 5 may cause side effects such as reduced alertness, confusion, tirednes... View More |
| Kidney | CAUTION Noctin 5 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Noctin 5 may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
| Liver | CAUTION Noctin 5 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Noctin 5 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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Introduction
Noctin 5 is a prescription medicine used for treating insomnia. It is generally used in combination with other medicines. It relaxes the brain and helps... View More
Uses of Noctin 5
- Insomnia
Side effects of Noctin 5
- Dizziness
- Sedation
- Drowsiness
- Unsteadiness
- Impaired coordination
How to use Noctin 5
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. Noctin 5 may be taken with... View More
How Noctin 5 works
Noctin 5 is a benzodiazepine. It works by increasing the action of a chemical messenger (GABA) which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of t... View More
What if you forget to take Noctin 5?
If you miss a dose of Noctin 5, 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 ... View More
- If you are taking Noctin 5 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, sweating, tremo... View More
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.
Child Dose
Oral Infantile spasms Child: Infants: 125 mcg/kg bid; gradually increase to 250-500 mcg/kg bid.
Contraindication
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 the... View 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 m... View More
Side Effect
Hypotension, palpitation; agitation, aggressiveness, amnesia, ataxia, confusion, delusions, disorientation, dizziness, fatigue, hallucination, hangover,... View More
Interaction
CNS depressant effect increased with alcohol, barbiturates, TCAs, phenothiazines, morphine derivatives. Effects may be antagonised by theophylline. Incr... View More
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