SWIDON (Nitrazepam, 5mg) x 30 TABLETS.
Generic name: Nitrazepam.
Brand name: Swipha.
Class: Benzodiazepines.
Pack size: 30 tablets.
Form: Tablets.
Strength: 5 mg.
Amount: ₦‎2,100

Description: Swidon (Nitrazepam, 5mg) is a benzodiazepine derivative used primarily for the short-term treatment of severe insomnia and anxiety. It has sedative, anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, and muscle relaxant properties. Nitrazepam works by enhancing the effects of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), a neurotransmitter that inhibits activity in the brain, leading to a calming effect.

Key features:
• Helps in reducing the time taken to fall asleep and increases the duration of sleep.
• Reduces severe anxiety and panic disorders.
• Used in the management of certain types of seizures.
• Provides relief from muscle spasms and tension.

Side Effects:
• Drowsiness, fatigue, dizziness, confusion.
• Impaired coordination and balance.

Caution:
• Not recommended for children under 12.
• Elderly patients should use lower doses.
• Avoid in severe hepatic impairment, respiratory depression, acute pulmonary insufficiency, myasthenia gravis, sleep apnea, porphyria.
• Avoid alcohol and other CNS depressants.
• Risk of dependence, tolerance and withdrawal symptoms with long-term use.