Zolpidem Viatris 10mg

Indication

- Short-term treatment of insomnia - Difficulty falling asleep - For adults whose insomnia is severe, disabling or causing distress

Ingredients

• Zolpidem tartrate 10 mg

Direction

Take one 10 mg tablet immediately before bedtime. Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest time, generally not exceeding 4 weeks; the elderly and patients with hepatic impairment usually start at 5 mg.

Side effects

• Drowsiness and daytime sleepiness
• Dizziness and headache
• Memory impairment (amnesia)
• Hallucinations and confusion
• Gastrointestinal upset

Precautions

• Risk of dependence
• tolerance and abuse with prolonged use
• Avoid alcohol and other CNS depressants
• May cause complex sleep behaviours (sleep
• walking
• sleep
• driving)
• May impair next
• day driving and alertness