Ambien (zolpidem) SPC
Ambien tablets
Active Ingredient: Zolpidem
How does the component?
Zolpidem is used for short-term treatment of insomnia. By reinforcing effect of a particular transmitter substance in the brain, the result of the sedative and sleep-promoting effect of the preparation. Unfortunately, the natural stages of sleep (deep sleep) influences, which can lead to a permanent disruption of restful sleep. This effect is compared to other sleeping pills obviously weaker.
Applications
Insomnia
Warnings!
This medicine may be used as needed, the ability to react as needed, so that the ability to have an active participation in the drive or operate machinery. This applies even more in combination with alcohol.
Cancel at mental and paradoxical reactions (dependency, habituation, dose increase or ineffectiveness, altered consciousness) treatment
When the drug is not suitable for you (contraindications)?
Older patients, because the danger of falling through after-effects of the drug
Known hypersensitivity to any ingredient
Impaired respiratory function
Abnormal muscle weakness (myasthenia gravis)
Brief, repeated cessation of breathing during sleep (sleep apnea)
Severe hepatic dysfunction
Pregnancy and lactation
During pregnancy and lactation the drug should not be used.
Side effects
Listed are the major known side effects. They can occur, but need not, as each person responds differently to medications.
Sometimes people have allergic reactions to medications. If you have any signs of an allergic reaction, stop and call your doctor or pharmacist.
Headache
Nausea, vomiting
Dizziness
Muscle weakness
Disorders of the brain from various causes such as Sensory disturbances, dizziness, fatigue, insomnia, mood swings, confusion, hallucinations
General weakness
Sleepiness
Restlessness
Irritability
Aggressiveness
Interactions
Psychotropic drugs, hypnotics, narcotics and alcohol may increase the CNS depressant effect.
This text makes no claim to completeness. It will only be clinically significant information. The description is neutral and based on the Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices (BfArM) approved SPC. The information does not endorse or promote the drug They also do not replace the advice of a doctor or pharmacist.
