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Manufacturer |
Apotex |
Distributor |
Hong Kong: Hind Wing/Macau: Agencia Lei Va Hong |
Contents |
Zolpidem |
Indications |
Treatment of insomnia. |
Dosage |
Adult 1 tab daily. Elderly & patients w/ hepatic insufficiency 5 mg daily. Max: 10 mg daily. |
Administration |
May be taken with or without food |
Contraindications |
Severe resp & hepatic insufficiencies, sleep apnoea syndrome. Pregnancy & lactation. Childn <15 yr. |
Special Precautions |
May impair ability to drive or operate machinery. |
Adverse Drug Reactions |
Occasional dizziness, drowsiness, nausea & headache.
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Drug Interactions |
Alcohol, CNS depressants, ketoconazole, rifampicin.
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Pregnancy Category (US FDA) |
Category C: Either studies in animals have revealed adverse effects on the foetus (teratogenic or embryocidal or other) and there are no controlled studies in women or studies in women and animals are not available. Drugs should be given only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the foetus. |
ATC Classification |
N05CF02 - zolpidem ; Belongs to the class of benzodiazepine related agents. Used as hypnotics and sedatives. |
Presentation/Packing |
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Packing |
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Apo-Zolpidem tablet |
Apo-Zolpidem (blister) 10 mg x 10 x 10's |
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Manufacturer: |
Apotex |
Distributor: |
Hong Kong: Hind Wing
Macau: Agencia Lei Va Hong
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