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ZOLPIDEM 10 MG (ZOLT) FROM IND-SWIFT INDIA Code: 67 Description: Zolpidem is a sedative, also called a hypnotic. It affects chemicals in your brain that may become unbalanced and cause sleep problems (insomnia). Zolpidem is employed to treat insomnia. The immediate-release form of Zolpidem is Ambien, which is employed to help you fall asleep. The extended-release form of Zolpidem is Ambien CR, which has a first layer that dissolves quickly to help you fall asleep, and a second layer that dissolves slowly to help you stay asleep. Price: US$ 8.00/Strip Quantity:

SIDE EFFECTS OF ZOLPIDEM

Major side effects:

• depressed mood, thoughts of hurting yourself;


• unusual thoughts, risk-taking behavior, decreased inhibitions, no fear of danger;


• anxiety, aggression, feeling restless or agitated;


• Hallucinations, confusion, changes in personality.

Minor side effects:

• daytime drowsiness, dizziness, weakness, feeling "drugged" or light-headed;


• lack of coordination;


• amnesia, forgetfulness;


• vivid or abnormal dreams;


• nausea, constipation;


• stuffy nose, sore throat;


• headache, muscle pain; or


• Blurred vision

This is not a complete list of adverse effects of Zolpidem and others may occur. Tell your physician about any unusual or bothersome side effect of Zolpidem.

DOSGAE

Usual Zolpidem Adult Dose for Insomnia:Immediate release: 10 mg orally once a day immediately before bedtime. The recommended duration of therapy is generally 7 to 10 days.

Controlled release: 12.5 mg orally once a day immediately before bedtime.

If Zolpidem is used daily for more than a few weeks, abrupt discontinuation is not recommended. Such cessation may precipitate symptoms of withdrawal.

The safety of immediate release Zolpidem has only been established for treatment regimens of up to five weeks. Administration of immediate release Zolpidem for therapies longer than five weeks is therefore not recommended.

Usual Geriatric Dose for Insomnia:

Immediate release: 5 mg orally once a day immediately before bedtime. The recommended duration of therapy is generally 7 to 10 days. The prescribed amount of Zolpidem can be titrated up to 10 mg nightly if necessary depending on the patient's response.

Controlled release: 6.25 mg orally once a day immediately before bedtime.

If Zolpidem is used daily for more than a few weeks, abrupt discontinuation is not recommended. Such cessation may precipitate symptoms of withdrawal.

The safety of immediate release Zolpidem has only been established for treatment regimens of up to five weeks. Administration of immediate release Zolpidem for therapies longer than five weeks is therefore not recommended.