Zopim

Zopim

zolpidem

Manufacturer:

Taiwan Biotech

Distributor:

SS Health
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Zolpidem hemitartrate
Indications/Uses
Short-term treatment of insomnia.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Adult 10 mg tab once daily just before going to bed. Elderly or w/ hepatic insufficiency 5 mg, max: 10 mg daily.
Administration
May be taken with or without food: Do not take w/ or immediately after meals if fast onset of sleep is required.
Contraindications
Obstructive sleep apnoea, myasthenia gravis, acute &/or severe resp depression, psychotic illness. Severe hepatic insufficiency.
Special Precautions
Depression. History of drug or alchol abuse. Pregnancy & lactation. Childn.
Adverse Reactions
Daytime drowsiness, reduced alertness, confusion, fatigue, headache, dizziness, muscle weakness, gait disturbances or diplopia, GI disturbances, changes in libido, skin reactions, amnesia, psychiatric & paradoxical reactions.
Drug Interactions
Imipramine, chlorpromazine, alcohol, CNS-active drugs.
MIMS Class
Hypnotics & Sedatives
ATC Classification
N05CF02 - zolpidem ; Belongs to the class of benzodiazepine related agents. Used as hypnotics and sedatives.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Zopim tab 10 mg
Packing/Price
10 × 10's
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