Zolpidem 10 Unicorn FC Tablets
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: August 2024
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Short-term treatment of severe insomnia.
Dosage (summary)
Adults: 10 mg before bedtime; Elderly: 5 mg recommended.
Special Populations
- Elderly
- Hepatic impairment
- Paediatric population
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Not established; avoid in pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Key Drug Interactions
- Alcohol
- CNS depressants
- Opioids
- CYP450 inhibitors
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to zolpidem
- Myasthenia gravis
- Sleep apnoea syndrome
- Severe hepatic insufficiency
- Paediatric population under 18
Common side effects
- Somnolence
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Cognitive disorders
- Fatigue
Counselling Points
- Take immediately before bed.
- Avoid alcohol and CNS depressants.
- Inform about potential for dependence.
- Limit use to short duration.
Serious warnings
- Risk of next-day psychomotor impairment
- Potential for dependence and withdrawal
- Caution in patients with depression
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