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Indication & Dosage
 
 
Oral
SHORT-TERM MANAGEMENT OF INSOMNIA
Adult: As conventional release tab: 10 mg immediately before bedtime; max: 10 mg/day. As controlled release tab: 12.5 mg immediately before bedtime.
Elderly: As conventional tab: Initiate with a 5-mg dose before bedtime. As controlled release tab: 6.25 mg immediately before bedtime.
   
Administration May be taken with or without food.
   
Precautions Obstructive sleep apnoea, myasthenia gravis, compromised respiratory function, hepatic impairment. Caution in patients exhibiting symptoms of depression. Patients should be warned from doing any work involving mental alertness or motor coordination after ingestion of the drug. Pregnancy and lactation. Re-evaulate if insomnia fail to remit after 7-10 days. Max duration of treatment: 4 wk including tapering.
   
Potentially Life-threatening 
Adverse Drug Reactions
Amnesia, drowsiness, dizziness, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, abnormal thinking and behaviour, drugged feelings, back pain, ataxia, hiccups, confusion, euphoria, insomnia, vertigo, diplopia, abnormal vision.
   
Adverse Drug Reactions Hepatitis, anaphylactic reactions, "sleep-driving".
   
Interactions Increased sedation and incoordination with TCA. Increased sedation with haloperidol and alcohol. Small increase in zolpidem concentration with ketoconazole. Reduced effect of hypnotic effects with rifampicin.
   
   
 

 

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