XOLPID
ZOLPIDEM HEMITARTRATE · by ORGANIC PHARMA
Composition
Tab 10 mg/6.25 mg/12.5 mg: Zolpidem hemitartrate 10 mg/6.25 mg/12.5 mg.
Indications & Dosage
Insomnia (short-term use): Adults: 10 mg at bedtime. Elderly: 5 mg at bedtime.
Contraindications
Severe hepatic impairment, respiratory depression, acute pulmonary insufficiency, obstructive sleep apnoea, myasthenia gravis, psychotic illness.
Precautions
Hepatic and renal impairment, depression, history of alcohol and drug abuse. Monitor for signs of withdrawal, rebound insomnia and dependence on stopping treatment.
Interactions
Alcohol, other CNS depressants
Pregnancy
: Avoid unless potential benefit outweighs risk
Lactation
Contraindicated, avoid
Side Effects
Amnesia, ataxia (especially in the elderly),confusion, dependence, drowsiness, lightheadedness, muscle weakness, paradoxical increase in aggression, dizziness, dysarthria, GI disturbances, gynaecomastia, headache, hypotension, incontinence, salivation changes, slurred speech, tremor, urinary retention, vertigo, visual disturbances. Rare: Apnoea, blood disorders, respiratory depression, jaundice, skin reactions