Zolpital 12.5mg Tablet XR
Zolpital 12.5mg Tablet XR is used for short-term treatment of insomnia. It reduces sleep onset time and frequent awakening at night. This medicine improves sleep maintenance and therefore ensures sound sleep.
Zolpital 12.5mg Tablet XR
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Zolpital 12.5mg Tablet XR is used for short-term treatment of insomnia. It reduces sleep onset time and frequent awakening at night. This medicine improves sleep maintenance and therefore ensures sound sleep.
Zolpital 12.5mg Tablet XR is used for short-term treatment of insomnia. It reduces sleep onset time and frequent awakening at night. This medicine improves sleep maintenance and therefore ensures sound sleep.
Zolpital 12.5mg Tablet XR should be taken on an empty stomach, preferably just before going to bed. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor as it is habit-forming. Do not stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms.
Some common side effects of this medicine include memory loss, hallucinations, agitation, headache, vertigo, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and back pain. It may also cause fatigue, stomach pain, double vision, and depression. However, these are temporary and resolve on their own after some time. Please consult your doctor if these bother you or do not away.
Zolpital 12.5mg Tablet XR also causes dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you, and do not take alcohol with it as it may worsen the dizziness. Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, hallucinations, or suicidal thoughts while taking this medicine.
Before taking Zolpital 12.5mg Tablet XR, inform your doctor about all other medicines that you are taking, so that your doctor can advise if taking this medicine is right for you. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine if you are suffering from any liver or kidney problems. You should avoid smoking and alcohol while using this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should not use this medicine. However, if the need arises, please consult your doctor before using it.
03Uses
Insomnia
04How To Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Zolpital 12.5mg Tablet XR is to be taken empty stomach.
05How It Works
Zolpital 12.5mg Tablet XR belongs to a group of medicines called non-benzodiazepine hypnotics. It has hypnotic, sedative, and anticonvulsant (manages fits) properties. It works by binding of the GABAA receptor chloride channel macromolecular complex (a chemical messenger) that slows the activity of the nerve cells in the brain and helps fall asleep.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
Q: What if you forget to take Zolpital Tablet XR?
A: If you miss a dose of Zolpital 12.5mg Tablet XR, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.nn
07Side Effects
Dizziness
Sleepiness
Diarrhea
Drowsiness
08Safety Information
Alcohol:UNSAFE
Zolpital 12.5mg Tablet XR may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Zolpital 12.5mg Tablet XR may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Zolpital 12.5mg Tablet XR is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Driving:UNSAFE
Zolpital 12.5mg Tablet XR may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Zolpital 12.5mg Tablet XR is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Zolpital 12.5mg Tablet XR is recommended.However, inform your doctor if you have any kidney disease.
Liver:CAUTION
Zolpital 12.5mg Tablet XR should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Zolpital 12.5mg Tablet XR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Zolpital 12.5mg Tablet XR is generally started at a low dose in patients with mild to moderate liver disease and is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
09Drug Tips
Your doctor has prescribed Zolpital 12.5mg Tablet XR to help you fall asleep faster and sleep for longer.
It is best taken without food as a high-fat meal can reduce its absorption and effect.
Take it 30 to 45 minutes before bedtime and only when you have time to sleep for at least 7 hours.
It makes you feel dizzy next morning. Don’t drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
It does not affect total sleep time. However, it reduces sleep onset time and frequent awakening at night.
Never share your medication with any other person who also has a sleep problem.
Inform your doctor if your sleep doesn’t improve after 7 to 10 days of treatment.
Stop taking medication and inform your doctor If you experience sleep driving or memory loss.
Do not stop taking medication suddenly as it may lead to anxiety, mood changes, and restlessness.
Your doctor has prescribed Zolpital 12.5mg Tablet XR to help you fall asleep faster and sleep for longer.
It is best taken without food as a high-fat meal can reduce its absorption and effect.
Take it 30 to 45 minutes before bedtime and only when you have time to sleep for at least 7 hours.
It makes you feel dizzy next morning. Don’t drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
It does not affect total sleep time. However, it reduces sleep onset time and frequent awakening at night.
Never share your medication with any other person who also has a sleep problem.
Inform your doctor if your sleep doesn’t improve after 7 to 10 days of treatment.
Stop taking medication and inform your doctor If you experience sleep driving or memory loss.
Inform your doctor if you are on depression medication while starting treatment with Zolpital 12.5mg Tablet XR.
Do not stop taking medication suddenly as it may lead to anxiety, mood changes, and restlessness.
References
Sources and references
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Stahl SM, editor. Zolpidem. In: Stahl’s Essential Pschopharmacology: Prescriber’s Guide. 5th ed. New York, New York: Cambridge University Press; 2014. pp. 751-54.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 1519-20.
Chaves RG, Lamounier JA, et al. Breastfeeding and maternal medications. J Pediatr (Rio J). 2004;80(5 Suppl):S189-S198. [Accessed 19 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from: View
