Zolpidem is a sedative primarily used for the treatment of insomnia. It works quickly, usually within 15 minutes, and has a short half-life of two to three hours. More
Zolpidem is a sedative primarily used for the treatment of insomnia. It works quickly, usually within 15 minutes, and has a short half-life of two to three hours.
Zolpidem-is a sedative- hypnotic.
Zolpidem; Ambien; Zolpidemum; Lorex
Ambulax-Z, Dactive, Dem, Inzofresh, Isodem, Nidra, Nitrest, Olpitric, Pedo, Sobrium, Sove, Sove-It, Soza, Stilnoct, Syzol, Zanlop, Zleep, Zoal, Zolcent, Zoldem, Zolep, Zolfresh, Zolpel, Zolpicalm, Zolpid, Zolpirest, Zolpis
N,N-dimethyl-2-[6-methyl-2-(4-methylphenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-3-yl]acetamide
Zolpidem is a sedative or hypnotic agent with a chemical structure unrelated to benzodiazepines, barbiturates, or other drugs with known hypnotic properties, zolpidem in vitro binds the (alpha1) receptor preferentially.
The recommended dose is 12.5 mg once immediately before bed time.
For the short-term treatment of insomnia.
Hepatitis, anaphylactic reactions, drowsiness, amnesia, dizziness, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, abnormal thinking and behaviour, drugged feelings, back pain, ataxia, hiccups, confusion, euphoria, insomnia, vertigo, diplopia, abnormal vision.
Increased sedation with haloperidol and alcohol.
Severe hepatic insufficiency
Store between 20-25°C (68-77°F).
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Obstructive sleep apnoea, myasthenia gravis, compromised respiratory function, hepatic impairment. Caution in patients exhibiting symptoms of depression. Patients should be warned from doing any work involving mental alertness or motor coordination after ingestion of the drug. Pregnancy and lactation. Re-evaulate if insomnia fail to remit after 7-10 days. Max duration of treatment: 4 weeks including tapering.
