Formulary Monographs [NITRAZEPAM, 282408]
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NITRAZEPAM
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BENZODIAZEPINES (SEDATIVES)
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Short term use for insomnia.
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Avoid prolonged ues. Use with cauion in heptic and renal impairment. Drowsiness, lightheadedness, disorientation, confusion. Effects may be more accentuated in elderly patients. c.f. prescribing in liver and renal disease p. 11; 23.
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Adult: 5-10mg at bedtime.
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