Zoltab 5mg & 10mg Tablet
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 10 August 2022
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Short-term treatment of insomnia.
Dosage (summary)
Adults: 10 mg before bedtime; Elderly: 5 mg recommended.
Onset of Action / Duration
Onset: 30 mins, Duration: up to 6 hours
Special Populations
- Elderly patients
- Hepatic impairment
- Paediatric patients
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Not recommended during pregnancy; contraindicated in breastfeeding.
Key Drug Interactions
- Alcohol
- CNS depressants
- Opioids
- CYP450 inhibitors
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to zolpidem
- Obstructive sleep apnoea
- Myasthenia gravis
- Severe hepatic insufficiency
- Acute respiratory depression
- Children under 18
Common side effects
- Somnolence
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Fatigue
Counselling Points
- Avoid alcohol and CNS depressants
- Use for short duration only
- Monitor for signs of dependence
Serious warnings
- Risk of dependence and withdrawal symptoms
- CNS depressant effects
- Risk of next-day psychomotor impairment
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