PRODUCT DETAILS

About Lexa Tablet

ZOLPIDEM+MELATONIN is a combination medication containing 'sedative-hypnotics' used in the 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+MELATONIN contains Zolpidem and Melatonin, primarily used to treat insomnia. 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.

Uses of Lexa Tablet

Insomnia (sleeplessness)

Medicinal Benefits of Lexa Tablet

ZOLPIDEM+MELATONIN is a sleeping pill used to treat 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. Melatonin is a natural hormone that helps to maintain the normal sleep cycle (waking up and falling asleep). Thus, ZOLPIDEM+MELATONIN relaxes muscles, reduces anxiety, and helps to fall asleep. Appropriate lifestyle changes are recommended along with ZOLPIDEM+MELATONIN to improve the quality of sleep.

Directions for Use

Take ZOLPIDEM+MELATONIN as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take ZOLPIDEM+MELATONIN for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending upon your medical condition. Preferably take ZOLPIDEM+MELATONIN empty stomach and just before bedtime.

Side Effects of Lexa Tablet

• Nausea
• Headache
• Diarrhoea
• Drowsiness
• Dizziness

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For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Do not take ZOLPIDEM+MELATONIN if you are allergic to ZOLPIDEM+MELATONIN or any of its ingredients. If you notice that the tablets are not working as well as they did in the beginning of the treatment, please consult a doctor as you might have developed tolerance to ZOLPIDEM+MELATONIN, and dose adjustment may be required. ZOLPIDEM+MELATONIN contains Zolpidem, a category C pregnancy drug, and is not recommended for use during pregnancy as it may cause adverse effects in the baby after birth. If you are a breastfeeding mother, it is advised to consult a doctor before using ZOLPIDEM+MELATONIN. 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+MELATONIN. Maintain a time gap of a minimum of 8 hours between taking ZOLPIDEM+MELATONIN and driving to reduce the risk of increased adverse effects.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

: ZOLPIDEM+MELATONIN may have interaction 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), antiepileptic drugs (gabapentin, pregabalin), stomach ulcer medicines (cimetidine), hypnotics (midazolam, temazepam, zaleplon).

Drug-Disease Interaction:

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

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

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

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PREGNANCY

• ZOLPIDEM+MELATONIN contains Zolpidem, a Category C pregnancy drug, and is not recommended for use during pregnancy as it may cause adverse effects in the baby after birth.

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BREAST FEEDING

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

DRIVING

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

LIVER

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

KIDNEY

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