Leaflet ZOLPIDEM ANTIBIOTICE 10mg film-coated tablets
Indicated for: insomnia
Route of administration: oral
Substance: zolpidem (sedative-hypnotic)
ATC: N05CF02 (Nervous system | Hypnotics and sedatives | Benzodiazepine related drugs)
This medicine may affect your ability to drive or use machines.
This medicine may cause dizziness or vertigo.
This medicine may cause dependence or be misused.
May slow breathing, especially with alcohol or sedatives.
Avoid alcohol during treatment.
This medicine may have important interactions with other medicines.
Use during breastfeeding only on medical advice.
Use during pregnancy only on medical advice.
Older people may have an increased risk of side effects.
Do not stop treatment abruptly without medical advice.
This medicine may cause drowsiness or reduced alertness.
Zolpidem is a hypnotic medication used for the short-term treatment of insomnia. It belongs to the class of z-drugs and works by binding to GABA-A receptors in the brain, inducing a sedative effect and promoting sleep. It is indicated for patients who have difficulty falling asleep or who wake up frequently during the night.
Zolpidem is effective in reducing sleep latency (the time it takes to fall asleep) and improving sleep quality. It is recommended for short-term use, typically for a period of up to 2-4 weeks, to avoid the risk of dependence or tolerance.
Common side effects include daytime drowsiness, dizziness, headache, nausea, and, in rare cases, complex sleep-related behaviors such as sleepwalking or eating during sleep. Prolonged use may lead to dependence, and abrupt discontinuation can cause withdrawal symptoms such as rebound insomnia or anxiety.
Zolpidem should be taken as directed by a doctor, usually before bedtime, and should not be combined with alcohol or other sedatives. Patients should avoid activities requiring alertness, such as driving, until the effects of the medication have worn off.
General data about ZOLPIDEM ANTIBIOTICE 10mg
- Substance: zolpidem
- Date of last drug list: 01-07-2013
- Commercial code: W51981001
- Concentration: 10mg
- Pharmaceutical form: film-coated tablets
- Quantity: 10
- Product type: generic
- Prescription restrictions: TAB3 - Medicines that are issued with a special prescription (psychotropic) in green color.
Pharmaceutical forms available for zolpidem
Concentrations available for zolpidem
- 10mg
- 10mg/ml
- 5mg