Mogadon

What is it?

A long-acting benzodiazepine preparation available as scored, white tablets containing 5mg of nitrazepam marked ICN.

Medical Uses

Insomnia which is very severe, short-term treatment only.

Dosage

Adults, 5 to 10mg, elderly persons, 2.5 to 5mg, with doses taken at bedtime.

Special Care

Chronic liver, kidney or lung disease, acute, narrow-angle glaucoma, elderly persons, bereavement. May impair dexterity and judgement. Should not be used as sole therapy for depression or anxiety. To be withdrawn gradually.

Avoid Use

Children, pregnancy, breast- feeding, labour, acute lung disease, depression of the respiration, obsessional and phobic states, chronic psychosis. Also, myasthenia gravis, severe liver disorders, sleep apnoea syndrome

Possible Drug and Food Interactions

Anticonvulsants, CNS depressants, alcohol.

Known Side Effects

Confusion, vertigo, drowsiness, ataxia, light-headedness, gastro-intestinal upsets, skin rashes, weakness in muscles, hypotension, disturbance in vision. Urine retention, changes in libido, impaired ability to perform tasks and in exercise of judgement; rarely, jaundice and effects on blood. Dependence is possible especially at higher doses and with longer treatment periods.

Manufacturer

Icn.