Zolpidem Hemitartrate
Therapeutic Group
Psycholeptics (Antipsychotic, Anxiolytic/Hypnotic)Indication Dosage
Zolpidem Hemitartrate is a medication commonly used to treat insomnia, a condition where you have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep. It helps you get a good night's sleep by making it easier for you to fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer. This medication can be very helpful if you have trouble sleeping, so be sure to use it as directed by your healthcare provider to get the best results.
Insomnia (short-term Use):
- Adults: 10 Mg At Bedtime.
- Elderly: 5 Mg At Bedtime.
Content
- Tab 10mg /6.25mg /12.5mg: Zolpidem Hemitartrate 10mg /6.25mg /12.5mg.
Pregnancy
Avoid Unless Potential Benefit Outweighs Risk
Stability
- Imidazopyridine
Contra Indications
- Severe Hepatic Impairment, Respiratory Depression, Acute Pulmonary Insufficiency, Obstructive Sleep Apnoea, Myasthenia Gravis, Psychotic Illness.
Precautions
- Severe Hepatic Impairment, Respiratory Depression, Acute Pulmonary Insufficiency, Obstructive Sleep Apnoea, Myasthenia Gravis, Psychotic Illness.
Lactation
- Contraindicated, Avoid
Side Effects
- Amnesia
- Ataxia (especially In The Elderly)
- confusion
- Dependence
- Drowsiness
- Lightheadedness
- Muscle Weakness
- Paradoxical Increase In Aggression
- Dizziness
- Dysarthria
- Gi Disturbances
- Gynaecomastia
- Headache
- Hypotension
- Incontinence
- Salivation Changes
- Slurred Speech
- Tremor
- Urinary Retention
- Vertigo
- Visual Disturbances.
- Rare: Apnoea
- Blood Disorders
- Respiratory Depression
- Jaundice
- Skin Reactions