Category of Drug | Zolpidem is a Psychotherapeutic Drug |
Mechanism of Action | |
Indications | Zolpidem is used for Short term management of insomnia |
Well Known Pharmaceutical Brands | |
Available dosage forms | 1. TABLETS 2. CAPSULES |
Dose | |
Contraindications | Severe hepatic insufficiency |
Precautions | 1. Myasthenia gravis 2. Depressed patients 3. Hazardous occupations requiring complete mental alertness or motor coordination 4. Obstructive sleep apnoea 5. Compromised respiratory function 6. Lactation 7. Pregnancy 8. Interactions |
Adverse Effects | 1. Abnormal thinking 2. Behaviour changes, and complex behaviours 3. Withdrawal effects 4. CNS-depressant effects 5. Ataxia 6. Confusion 7. Diplopia 8. Euphoria 9. Hepatitis 10. Anaphylactic reactions |
Pregnancy Category | C |