Calmtra 5mg Tablet

This page serves as your comprehensive resource for Calmtra 5mg Tablet. We delve into the specifics of this medication, including its indications, the precise way it should be administered, a detailed account of possible side effects, and crucial information regarding contraindications and precautions. Enhance your understanding of Calmtra 5mg Tablet and its role in your treatment plan.

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Salt Combination: Nitrazepam (5mg)
Brand: Linux Laboratories
Uses: Treatment of Insomnia

Description

Calmtra 5mg Tablet is used for treating insomnia
It is generally used in combination with other medicines
It relaxes the brain and helps to treat people who have problems with their sleeping habits
Calmtra 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food
However, take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body
Take Calmtra 5mg Tablet in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor as it has a high potential of habit-forming.
If you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better
It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may cause nausea and anxiety
It should only be used for a limited period as long-term use of this medicine is not recommended.Calmtra 5mg Tablet may cause dizziness and drowsiness as side effects, so do not drive if you have taken this medicine
Moreover, driving under the influence of this medicine is also considered as an offense
Other common side effects of this medicine include sedation, unsteadiness, impaired coordination, numbed emotions, reduced alertness, and fatigue
These are usually temporary and resolve on their own
Consult your doctor if these side effects bother you or do not go away.
It should be noted that in elderly patients this medicine may reduce muscle tone and increased the risk of falls
You should avoid alcohol intake while taking this medicine as it will increase drowsiness.

Cautions

Liver:	CAUTION: Calmtra 5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Calmtra 5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Calmtra 5mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Kidney:	CAUTION: Calmtra 5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Calmtra 5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:	UNSAFE: Calmtra 5mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.^Calmtra 5mg Tablet may cause side effects such as reduced alertness, confusion, tiredness, dizziness, poor muscle coordination and double vision. This may affect your ability to drive.
Breast feeding:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Calmtra 5mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnency:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Calmtra 5mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol:	UNSAFE: It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Calmtra 5mg Tablet.
Drug Action:	Benzodiazepines
Therapeutic class:	NEURO CNS
Habit Forming:	Yes
Chemical Class:	Benzodiazepines Derivative

Uses

Uses of Calmtra 5mg Tablet

In Treatment of Insomnia Calmtra 5mg Tablet helps treat insomnia (difficulty falling or staying asleep) in people who have problems related to their sleeping habits
Insomnia may cause you to wake up earlier than usual and you may find it difficult to go back to sleep
Calmtra 5mg Tablet works by slowing down the abnormal activity of nerves in the brain to allow sleep
It also improves the sleep-wake cycle and restores it to normal
This helps you relax, feel calm, and more energetic
It also helps you concentrate better and improves your quality of life.

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Calmtra 5mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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