PRODUCT DETAILS

About Zoal-SR 12.5 Tablet

ZOLPIDEM belongs to a class of drugs called 'sedative-hypnotics' primarily used in the short-term treatment of insomnia. Insomnia is a disorder of sleep that causes difficulty in falling asleep or staying asleep. It may be acute (short-term) or chronic (long-term) in nature due to various complications like stress, anxiety, and breathing problems.

ZOLPIDEM works by increasing the activity of GABA, which is a chemical messenger in the brain acting as a natural nerve-calming agent, thereby inducing sleep. Thus, ZOLPIDEM relaxes muscles, reduces anxiety, and helps to fall asleep.

Take ZOLPIDEM on an empty stomach for effective results and swallow it whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it. Your doctor will advise you on how often you take ZOLPIDEM based on your medical condition. Some people may experience dizziness, diarrhea, drowsiness, headache, nausea, vomiting, nose or throat infections, tiredness, stomach pain, double vision, and back pain. Most of these side effects of ZOLPIDEM do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are known to be allergic to ZOLPIDEM or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you notice that the effect of tablets is not as well as at the beginning of the treatment, please consult a doctor as you might have developed tolerance to ZOLPIDEM, and dose adjustment may be required. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to consult a doctor before using ZOLPIDEM. If you have kidney, liver, or breathing problems, severe muscle weakness, sleep apnoea (a serious condition where breathing stops and repeatedly starts in sleep) and if you have a history of depression or mental illness, please inform your doctor before taking ZOLPIDEM.

Uses of Zoal-SR 12.5 Tablet

Insomnia (sleeplessness)

Medicinal Benefits of Zoal-SR 12.5 Tablet

ZOLPIDEM is a sleeping pill used in the short-term treatment of insomnia (difficulty in falling or staying asleep). ZOLPIDEM increases the activity of GABA (a chemical messenger in the brain that acts as a natural nerve-calming agent) that is involved in inducing sleep. Thus, ZOLPIDEM relaxes muscles, reduces anxiety, and helps to fall asleep. Appropriate lifestyle changes are recommended along with ZOLPIDEM to improve the quality of sleep.

Directions for Use

Use ZOLPIDEM exactly as prescribed by a doctor. Take ZOLPIDEM on empty stomach for effective results and swallow it whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it.

Side Effects of Zoal-SR 12.5 Tablet

Like all medicines, ZOLPIDEM can cause some common side effects such as dizziness, diarrhea, drowsiness, headache, nausea, vomiting, nose or throat infections, tiredness, stomach pain, double vision, and back pain. Most of these side effects of ZOLPIDEM do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor. ZOLPIDEM may cause amnesia (memory loss) in some patients. If you notice any signs of memory loss, stop taking ZOLPIDEM and consult your doctor immediately.

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In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

If you notice that the tablets are not working as well as they did at the beginning of the treatment, please consult a doctor as you might have developed tolerance to ZOLPIDEM, and dose adjustment may be required. ZOLPIDEM is a category C pregnancy drug and is not recommended for use during pregnancy as it may cause adverse effects on the baby after birth. If you are a breastfeeding mother, it is advised to consult a doctor before using ZOLPIDEM. If you have kidney, liver, or breathing problems, severe muscle weakness, sleep apnoea (a severe condition in which breathing stops and starts repeatedly in sleep), and if you have a history of depression or mental illness, please inform your doctor before taking ZOLPIDEM. Maintain a time gap of a minimum of 8 hours between taking ZOLPIDEM and driving to reduce the risk of increased adverse effects.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

 ZOLPIDEM may interact with high blood pressure-lowering medicines (metoprolol), opioid pain killers (hydrocodone, oxycodone, naloxone, tramadol), antidepressants (sertraline, desipramine, fluoxetine, venlafaxine, bupropion, fluvoxamine, escitalopram, amitriptyline, citalopram, duloxetine, mirtazapine), antibiotics (ciprofloxacin, rifampicin), antifungal drugs (ketoconazole), anti-anxiety drugs (alprazolam, clonazepam, lorazepam), antiallergics/antihistamines (diphenhydramine, hydroxyzine), muscle relaxants (cyclobenzaprine), and antiepileptic drugs (gabapentin, pregabalin).

Drug-Disease Interaction:

Do not take ZOLPIDEM if you have severe liver disease, breathing problems, sleep apnoea (sudden stopping of breathing during sleep), severe muscle weakness, kidney problems, and any history of depression or mental illness.

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

Avoid consumption of alcohol with ZOLPIDEM as it may increase the risk of dependence, psychomotor impairment (slowdown of thought process and reduced physical movements), sleepwalking, or sleep-driving.

PREGNANCY

ZOLPIDEM is a Category C pregnancy drug and is not recommended for use during pregnancy as it may cause adverse effects on the baby after birth.

BREAST FEEDING

Avoid breastfeeding while taking ZOLPIDEM as it may be excreted in breast milk.

DRIVING

 

• You may experience dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, decreased alertness and blurred or double vision especially the day after taking ZOLPIDEM. Therefore, avoid driving if you feel drowsy or dizzy after taking ZOLPIDEM.

 

LIVER

Take ZOLPIDEM with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required. ZOLPIDEM is not recommended for severe liver disease patients.

KIDNEY

Take ZOLPIDEM with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.