Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Nitrazepam
Drug Class
Psycholeptics; Antipsychotics, Anxiolytics, Hypnotics And Sedatives
Chemical Class
Benzodiazepine
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
What is Mogadon?
Uses
Nitrazepam is a 1,4-benzodiazipine. A substituent in the 7th position such as halogen or a nitro group is required for its sedative-hypno...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Benzodiazepine
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Anti-epileptic Agent pharmacological group
It is of Natural origin and belongs to Benzodiazepine. It belongs to Chloride Channel Potentiator (GABA operated) pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Anti-epileptic Agent pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Nitrazepam is 281.30. Its pKa is 3.2, 10.8.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
5 to 10 mg — As recommended.
At bed time
2
Child · Oral
0.25 mg/kg — 12 hourly
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Safety Alerts
Acute pulmonary insufficiency, respiratory depression, sleeps apnoea, phobic or obsessional states, chronic psychosis, myasthenia gravis, severe hepatic impairment
Not for use alone to treat chronic psychosis, not for use alone to treat depression (or anxiety associated with depression)
Important Warnings
Renal impairment, mild to moderate hepatic impairment, acute porphyrias, hypoalbuminaemia, muscle weakness, history of drug or alcohol abuse, personality disorders, elderly
Avoid long term use
Withdraw gradually
Side Effects
Amnesiaataxia (especially in the elderly)confusiondependencedrowsinesslightheadednessmuscle weaknessparadoxical increase in aggressiondizzinessdysarthriaGI disturbancesgynaecomastiaheadachehypotensionincontinence
Drug Interactions
Alcohol
CNS depressants
anticonvulsants
CYP3A4 inhibitors or inducers (e.g. cimetidine
rifampicin).
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Avoid unless potential benefit outweighs risk
Lactation
Contraindicated, avoid
Storage
Tab, Susp Store at room temperature, Below 30°C. Protect from Sunlight.
Price Intelligence
Rs 454
DVAGO observed price · per pack of 50 · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 9.08 per unit
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
DVAGOper pack of 50Rs 454
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