Zolpidem
Generic Name- Zolpidem Tartrate
Brand Name- Ambien
Having close association with the class of sedatives
known as benzodiazepines, Zolpidem tartrate is a zenith preparation which
comes handy to treat sleep disorder called
Insomnia. It is employed for the short-term cure of insomnia. Being a
sleeping pill, it helps people in falling asleep or perpetuating sleep
for longer duration. During insomnia, people experience hitch in falling
or staying asleep. Zolpidem is chemically different
from other available sleeping prescriptions
like Dalmane and Halcion
What it is recommended for?
Zolpidem is intended to be used for the treatment
of insomnia. It has been found effective in making people asleep for
longer duration. The preparation is not meant for longer usage and thus
is not prescribed for more than 10 days.
How to be taken?
To treat sleep disorder well, the sleeping pill should be ingested without
food at the bedtime. Besides, the doses of the drug must be adjusted in
patients who are old or suffer from liver dysfunction.
Missed dose
Take zolpidem tartrate only as required and double dose should not be
taken in any condition.
Associated side effects
Though Zolpidem's side effects can't be estimated,
yet some of the common side effects that one may experience include:
- Allergy
- Dizziness
- Drugged feeling
- Headache
- Indigestion
- Nausea
Prerequisites to be implemented
- Consult your doctor if you require drug for more than 10 days as
sleep disorders are generally temporary and do not need medication
beyond a week or two.
- Zolpidem tartrate may cause a specific sort of memory loss.
- The drug should be used with caution if one suffers from liver
problems.
- Sudden cessation should not be exercised without the consent of
doctor as such sudden discontinuation may result withdrawal symptoms
such as vomiting and cramps.
Probable drug interactions
If combined with other preparations, the effect of Zolpidem tartrate could
be raised, diminished or altered, so inform your doctor if you are taking
below mentioned medicines along with Zolpidem tartrate:
- Antidepressant drugs like imipramine (Tofranil)
- Serotonin-boosting antidepressants such as Paxil, and Zoloft
- Antipsychotic drugs like chlorpromazine
- Preparations which demoralize the central nervous system such as
Valium, and Benadryl
Storage directions
Store this preparation at room temperature away from extreme heat.
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