Alodorm

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Generic Name: Nitrazepam
Product Name: Alodorm

Indication of Alodorm
Action of Alodorm
Dose advice of Alodorm
Schedule of Alodorm
Common side effects of Alodorm
Uncommon side effects of Alodorm

Indication of Alodorm:

InsomniaInfantile spasmsMyoclonic epilepsy

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Action of Alodorm:

Benzodiazepines potentiate the inhibitory effects of gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA throughout the CNS, resulting in anxiolytic, sedative hypnotic, muscle relaxant and antiepileptic effects

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Dose advice of Alodorm:

Adults:Insomnia: 5-10mg at nightElderly: 2.5-5mg at nightMaximum: 20mg at night (hospitalized benzodiazepine dependent patients)Children:Infantile spasms; myoclonic epilepsy: 0.125-0.5mg/kg/dose, twice daily

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Schedule of Alodorm:

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Common side effects of Alodorm:

DrowsinessOver-sedationLight-headednessMemory lossAtaxiaSlurred speech

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Uncommon side effects of Alodorm:

HeadacheVertigoHypotensionDisorientationConfusionParadoxical excitationEuphoriaAggression and hostilityAnxietyDecreased libido Anterograde amnesiaPain and thrombophlebitis with IV injectionRespiratory arrest with IV use

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For further information talk to your doctor.