Medicine details
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Name | Nitrest 10 |
Dosage | Tablet |
Generic Name | Zolpidem Tartrate |
Classes |
Central Nervous System Agent Sedative and Hypnotic Anxiolytic |
Diseases |
CNS Disorder Insomnia (Difficulty in Falling asleep) |
Company | Sun Pharmaceutical (Bangladesh) Ltd. |
Drug Package Details
Strength | 10 mg |
Storage Condition | |
Origin Country | Bangladesh |
Commercial Pack | 30 |
Price per pack | ৳ 147.86 |
Cost per pack | ৳ 130.11 |
Package unit | 10 tabs strip |
Price per unit | ৳ 4.93 |
Cost per unit | ৳ 4.34 |
Discount | 0 |
Coupon | |
Remarks |
Zolpidem Tartrate
Zolpidem Tartrate is non benzodiazepine GABA-A agonist. GABA receptors when stimulated produces inhibitory effects on other neuronal signals.
Zolpidem is indicated for the short-term treatment of insomnia characterized by difficulties with sleep initiation.
- Use the lowest dose effective for the patient and must not exceed a total of 10 mg daily
- Recommended initial dose is a single dose of 5 mg for women and a single dose of 5 or 10 mg for men, immediately before bedtime with at least 7-8 hours remaining before the planned time of awakening
- Geriatric patients and patients with mild to moderate hepatic impairment: Recommended dose is 5 mg for men and women
- Lower doses of CNS depressants may be necessary when taken concomitantly with Zolpidem
- The effect of Zolpidem may be slowed if taken with or immediately after a meal.
- CNS depressant effects: Impairs alertness and motor coordination. Instruct patients on correct use.
- Need to evaluate for co-morbid diagnosis: Reevaluate if insomnia persists after 7 to 10 days of use.
- Severe anaphylactic/anaphylactoid reactions: Angioedema and anaphylaxis have been reported. Do not rechallenge if such reactions occur.
- “Sleep-driving” and other complex behaviors while not fully awake. Risk increases with dose and use with other CNS depressants and alcohol. Immediately evaluate any new onset behavioral changes.
- Depression: Worsening of depression or suicidal thinking may occur. Prescribe the least amount of tablets feasible to avoid intentional overdose.
- Respiratory Depression: Consider this risk before prescribing in patients with compromised respiratory function.
- Hepatic Impairment: Avoid AMBIEN use in patients with severe hepatic impairment.
- Withdrawal effects: Symptoms may occur with rapid dose reduction or discontinuation.
- Severe Injuries: Drowsiness may lead to fall including severe injuries.
Contraindication
Known hypersensitivity to zolpidem
None known.
There is no known contraindications of zolpidem in terms of health.