Nitroxazepine Pharmacology

Nitroxazepine

About Nitroxazepine
Tricyclic Antidepressant, Antidepressant.
Mechanism of Action of Nitroxazepine
Nitroxazepine acts by inhibiting the re-uptake of Noradrenaline and Serotonin (5 HT) in the CNS nerve terminals .This will result in an increased concentration of neurotransmitters in the synaptic cleft and produces antidepressant effect.
Pharmacokinets of Nitroxazepine
N/A
Onset of Action for Nitroxazepine
N/A
Duration of Action for Nitroxazepine
N/A
Half Life of Nitroxazepine
N/A
Side Effects of Nitroxazepine
1. Drowsiness
2. Dizziness
3. Nausea
4. Vomiting
5. Blurred vision
6. Difficulty in micturition
7. Tachycardia
8. Hypotension
9. Arrhythmia
10. Dryness of mouth
11. Constipation
12. Confusion
13. Headache
14. Sedation
15. Agranulocytosis
16. Urticaria
17. Rash
18. Jaundice
19. Anorexia
20. Impotence
21. Loss of libido
22. Galactorrhea
23. Gynecomastia
Contra-indications of Nitroxazepine
1. Hypersensitivity to Nitroxazepine
2. Myocardial infarction
3. CHF
4. Severe liver disease
Special Precautions while taking Nitroxazepine
1. Renal impairment
2. Hepatic impairment
3. Cardiac arrhythmia
4. Myocardial infarction
5. Tachycardia
6. Heart failure
7. Strokes
8. Angle closure glaucoma
9. History of urine retention
10. Increased intraocular pressure
11. Hyperthyroidism
12. Alcoholics
13. Patient at risk for suicide
14. Slowly withdraw the drug with caution
15. Patient should be cautioned against driving vehicle, operating machine and activities requiring mental alertness or judgment

Pregnancy Related Information
Use with caution
Old Age Related Information
Use with caution
Breast Feeding Related Information
Use with caution
Children Related Information
Use with caution
NEONATES: Contraindicated

Indications for Nitroxazepine
1.Depression
2.Nocturnal enuresis
Interactions for Nitroxazepine
N/A
Typical Dosage for Nitroxazepine
Adult: 25 mg 3 times a day or as single dose at night. Dose can be gradually increased up to 200 mg / day.
Maximum daily dose: 300 mg
Children
Nocturnal enuresis
Children: 25 - 50mg / day to be taken 1 hour before bed time

Schedule of Nitroxazepine
H
Storage Requirements for Nitroxazepine
Store at room temperature in a tightly closed container. Protect from light. Keep out of the reach of children.
Effects of Missed Dosage of Nitroxazepine
Take the missed dose as soon as noticed and if it is the time to take the next dose then skip the missed dose.
Effects of Overdose of Nitroxazepine
Give supportive measures and symptomatic treatment

Home Delivery for Nitroxazepine in Your City

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However, we do publish a comprehensive directory of Pharmacies, Chemists and Druggists in cities all over India. You can use this directory to find the medicine stores in your city (or area) that provide home delivery services for nitroxazepine and other medicines and health products. Home delivery services for nitroxazepine may be free or they may cost you depending on the pharmacy and the minimum order requirements. It would be best to get this clarified while placing the order.

Please be aware that you should take nitroxazepine only if a doctor has recommended or prescribed it. Some or all pharmacies who provide a home delivery service for medicines might insist on a prescription for nitroxazepine before they complete the sale. You can get this information while placing the order for nitroxazepine with the pharmacy.

Nitroxazepine is a generic medicine name and there are several brands available for it. Some of the brands for nitroxazepine might be better known than nitroxazepine itself. If the pharmacy that's willing to deliver medicines to your home doesn't have nitroxazepine in stock, you can ask for one of the branded alternatives for nitroxazepine.