Uses / Indications:
Nirsan 1mg Tablet MD is used in the treatment of short term anxiety and epilepsy.
Interactions / Warnings:
NA
Pregnancy interaction:
Nirsan 1mg Tablet MD is unsafe to use during pregnancy.There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.
Expert advice:
If you are taking Nirsan for the treatment of insomnia and anxiety, it should not be used more than 4 weeks. It may become less effective over the time. It causes sleepiness or drowsiness. If this happens to you, do not drive or use machinery. Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Nirsan, as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding. Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems. The addiction / habit-forming potential of Nirsan is very high.
Side Effects:
Sleepiness, Memory impairment, Dizziness, Uncoordinated body movements, Fatigue, Constipation, Slurred speech, Headache, Irritability, Depression, Dryness in mouth.
How to use:
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not handle the tablets with wet hands. Put it in your mouth but do not swallow it. Nirsan 1mg Tablet MD may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works:
Nirsan 1mg Tablet MD is a benzodiazepine. It works by increasing the action of GABA, a chemical messenger which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.
Faq for medicine:
Is Nirsan addictive or habit forming or narcotic? : Nirsan is addictive and habit forming, as on prolonged use, it may make you dependent such that you will not be able to sleep or function normally without taking it. It is therefore classified as a narcotic and only the exact quantity required by you will be provided by the chemist/pharmacist after producing a prescriptio|Is Nirsan the same as Xanax (alprazolam) or Valium (diazepam)? : Nirsan. Xanax (alprazolam) and Valium (diazepam) belong to the same group of drugs called benzodiazepines, but they are used for different indications|Is Nirsan a muscle relaxer? : Yes. Nirsan acts on the brain to relax muscles|Is Nirsan a beta blocker or SSRI? : Nirsan is neither a beta blocker (anti-hypertensive) or SSRI (anti-depressant); it belongs to a group of drugs called benzodiazepines|Can I take Nirsan for a long time or can I take Nirsan forever or how long can I take Nirsan or can you take Nirsan for years? : This drug should be used for only a short time. Do not take this medication for longer than 4 months without your doctor's advice|Can I take Nirsan for pain? : No. Nirsan is not a pain-relieving medication. Use it only as advised by your doctor|Can you take Nirsan for anxiety? : Yes, it is used to treat anxiety|Can I take lorazepam with melatonin/ Zoloft (sertraline)/ tramadol/ Suboxone (buprenorphine and naloxone)/ Advil (ibuprofen)/ Ambien (Zolpidem)/ Wellbutrin (bupropion)/ Tylenol (paracetamol)? : Lorazepam has no known harmful interaction with Advil (ibuprofen) or Tylenol (paracetamol); hence can be taken together. Drugs like melatonin/ Zoloft (sertraline)/ tramadol/ Suboxone (buprenorphine and naloxone)/ Ambien (Zolpidem)/ Wellbutrin (bupropion) can increase the side-effects of lorazepam, and vice verca. Please consult your doctor before taking lorazepam with any other drug|Can I take Nirsan with prednisone? : Nirsan has no known harmful interaction with prednisone, but always consult with your doctor before taking this medication|Does Nirsan get you high? : Nirsan enhances the action of a signaling chemical called gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the brain and thus produces a calming effect. This calming effect may be perceived as pleasant or feeling high by some individuals. On prolonged use, Nirsan may also make an individual dependant such that they are not be able to sleep or function normally without taking it|Does Nirsan lower blood pressure? : Nirsan itself can rarely lower blood pressure. However, it is known to potentiate the effect of medicines used to treat high blood pressure, and cause excessive lowering of blood pressure|Does Nirsan make you sleepy? : Yes, excessive sleepiness and daytime drowsiness are few of the side-effects of Nirsan|Does Nirsan cause erectile dysfunction? : Nirsan can interfere with sexual function and very rarely causes erectile dysfunction (i.e. inability to achieve erection).
Medicine interaction:
Nirsan with Azithromycin|Nirsan with Imipramine|Nirsan with Levosulpiride|Nirsan with Paroxetine|Nirsan with Lacosamide|Nirsan with Phenytoin|Nirsan with Lansoprazole|Nirsan with Blonanserin|Nirsan with Indinavir|Nirsan with Haloperidol|Nirsan with Sodium Valproate|Nirsan with Citalopram|Nirsan with Iloperidone|Nirsan with Pantoprazole|Nirsan with Paliperidone|Nirsan with Rabeprazole|Nirsan with Valproic Acid|Nirsan with Armodafinil|Nirsan with Posaconazole|Nirsan with Ketoconazole|Nirsan with Chlorpromazine|Nirsan with Ilaprazole|Nirsan with Fosphenytoin|Nirsan with Roxithromycin|Nirsan with Dexrabeprazole|Nirsan with Sulpiride|Nirsan with Itraconazole|Nirsan with Oxcarbazepine|Nirsan with Revaprazan|Nirsan with Lamotrigine|Nirsan with Lamivudine|Nirsan with Ritonavir|Nirsan with Clarithromycin|Nirsan with Pimozide|Nirsan with Carbamazepine
