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Sleep-Well 10 MG Tablet

Manufacturer :  Marc Pharma
Medicine Composition :  Zolpidem
Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor not required

About Sleep-Well 10 MG Tablet

Sleep-Well 10 MG Tablet acts as a sedative and employed as a short-term treatment of insomnia. The drug is even known as a hypnotic. It acts on imbalanced chemicals of the brain in patients who suffer from insomnia, that is, problems with sleep.

Sleep-Well 10 MG Tablet can result in an allergic reaction, thus the drug should be immediately stopped and medical aid should be sought in case you experience any symptoms like problems with breathing, hives, and inflammation of the throat, face or lips.

Avoid sharing the drug with anyone else. This is primarily because the dosage prescribed varies for both male and female. The drug is not meant for children. If you are prescribed Sleep-Well 10 MG Tablet by your doctor, take it exactly as per his directions.

When considering the side effects of the drug, the most common are dizziness and a feeling of drowsiness. You may also experience nausea, anxiety, myalgia and hallucinations. Some major side effects of Sleep-Well 10 MG Tablet are confusion, onset of depression, irregular heartbeat, mood swings and skin rashes.

If you experience any of the serious side effects or your symptoms persist for a long period of time it is best that you get in touch with your doctor. Any misuse or overdosage of Sleep-Well 10 MG Tablet can result in serious consequences. The drug should not be taken if you have had alcohol before bed or during the daytime.

In the treatment for insomnia the initial dosage that may be prescribed for men is 10 mg and 5 mg in case of women. The dosage may then be increased accordingly as per the reaction of the body to the drug. The drug is generally not prescribed for a long period of time.

This medicine should be used only after the evaluation of potential causes of sleep disturbance. Failure of sleep disturbance to resolve after 7-10 days may indicate psychiatric or medical illness. Use with caution in patients with depression. Behavioural changes have been associated with sedative-hypnotics.

Sleep-Well 10 MG Tablet causes CNS depression, which may impair physical and mental capabilities. Effects with other sedative drugs or ethanol may be potentiated. Closely monitor elderly or debilitated patients for impaired cognitive or motor performance; not recommended for use in children <18 years of age. Avoid use in patients with sleep apnea or a history of sedative-hypnotic abuse.

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    What are the uses of Sleep-Well 10 MG Tablet

    What are the contraindications of Sleep-Well 10 MG Tablet ?

    What are the side effects of Sleep-Well 10 MG Tablet ?

    Key highlights of Sleep-Well 10 MG Tablet

    • How long is the duration of effect?

      The effect of Sleep Well 10 MG Tablet lasts for an average duration of 7 to 8 hours.

    • What is the onset of action?

      The effect of this medicine can be observed in 1.6 hours for an immediate release tablet and 1.5 hours for an extended release tablet.

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      Sleep Well 10 MG Tablet is not recommended for pregnant women unless necessary. It may cause respiratory depression in the neonates. The benefits and risks should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

    • Is it habit forming?

      Habit forming tendency has been reported.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      Sleep Well 10 MG Tablet is known to excreted in breast milk. It is used in pregnant women only if necessary. Monitoring of excessive sleep, weakness and others changes in the behavior is necessary.

    • Is It safe with alcohol?

      Consumption of alcohol while taking this medication may cause excessive drowsiness.

    • Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

      If you are taking this medication, it may affect the alertness of the patients and also cause other side effects like drowsiness, dizziness or blurred vision. Thus do not drive if you have these symptoms.

    • Does this affect kidney function?

      It is found to be safe in patients with kidney disease. Limited information is available to suggest its dose adjustment. Kindly consult your doctor before taking this medication.

    • Does this affect liver function?

      Caution must be taken in patients with liver disease. Adjustment of dose might be needed. Kindly consult your doctor before taking this medication.

    What are the substitutes for Sleep-Well 10 MG Tablet ?

    Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Sleep-Well 10 MG Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

    What are the dosage instructions?

    • Are there any missed dose instructions?

      If you miss a dose of this medication, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it's almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.

    • Are there any overdose instructions?

      Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

    How does this medication work?

    Sleep Well 10 MG Tablet belongs to sedative and hypnotics. It works by blocking omega-1 type GABA receptors, results in increased chloride conduction and causes hyperpolarization. This effect will inhibit the action potential and decreases the excitability of cells and causes sleep.

      What are the interactions of Sleep-Well 10 MG Tablet ?

      Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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      • Interaction with Alcohol

        Consumption of alcohol with this medicine is not recommended as it increases the risk of side effects like dizziness, difficulty in concentration. Do not perform activities that require mental alertness like driving or operating machinery.
      • Interaction with Lab Test

        Respiratory, cardiac and mental status must be regularly monitored.
      • Interaction with Medicine

        Opoids

        Opioids like morphine, codeine, tramadol, hydrocodone or any cough preparations containing these medicines should be avoided when you are on this medication or other benzodiazepines. Appropriate dose adjustments are to be made if coadministration is needed and monitoring of sedation, breathlessness, and blood pressure is necessary.

        Antihypertensives

        You may experience hypotensive effects like dizziness, lightheadedness if these medicines are used together. Regular monitoring of blood pressure is necessary. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement of the medicine should be made under the doctor's supervision.
      • Interaction with Food

        It is generally advised to take Sleep-Well 10 MG Tablet after food. However the medicine has no negative interaction with food. It may be consumed with or without food.
      • Interaction with Disease

        This medicine has negative interactions with the following diseases- Depression, Severe liver aliments, Obstructive sleep apnea, Myasthenia gravis, Pulmonary disease.

      FAQs about Sleep-Well 10 MG Tablet

      • Ques : What is sleep well 10mg tablet?

        Ans : It has Zolpidem as an active element present. This medicine performs its action by slowing activity in the brain to help you sleep. Sleep well tablet is used to treat conditions such as Insomnia and Flushing.

      • Ques : What are the uses of sleep well 10mg tablet?

        Ans : It is a medication, which is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as Insomnia and Flushing. The patient should inform the doctor about any ongoing medications and treatment before using Sleep well 10mg to avoid undesirable effects.

      • Ques : What are the Side Effects of Sleep Well 10 MG Tablet?

        Ans : Here are some side effects of this tablet which are as follows:

        1. Unsteadiness
        2. Confusion
        3. Dizziness
        4. Fast heartbeat
        5. Drowsiness Blurred vision
        6. Dry mouth
        7. Headache
        8. Loss of appetite
        9. Nausea or Vomiting
        It is a list of possible side-effects which may occur due to the constituting ingredients of the medicine

      • Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal sleep well 10mg tablet?

        Ans : Store medicine in a cool dry place and keep it in the original pack or container until it is time to take them. Store this medication out of sight and reach of children. Unused medicines should be disposed of in special ways to ensure that pets, children and other people cannot consume them. The patient should consult a doctor for its further uses and side effects and should inform the doctor about any ongoing medications and treatment before using to avoid undesirable effects. It is a prescribed medication.

      • Ques : How long do I need to use Sleep Well 10 MG before I see improvement of my conditions?

        Ans : It takes 1 or 2 days before you see an improvement in your health conditions. This tablet would be ideal if you note, it doesn't mean you will begin to notice such health improvement in a similar time span as different patients. There are numerous elements to consider such as, salt interactions, precautions to be taken care of, time is taken by the salt to performs its action, etc. we beg you to visit your doctor to realize to what extent before you can see improvements in your health while at the same time taking Sleep-Well 10 MG Tablet.

      • Ques : What are the contraindications to Sleep-Well 10 MG Tablet?

        Ans : It should not be used if you have the following conditions such as Hypersensitivity, Myasthenia gravis, Obstructive sleep apnea, Pulmonary insufficiency, Severe hepatic insufficiency, etc.

      • Ques : Is Sleep Well 10 MG safe to use when pregnant?

        Ans : Sleep Well 10 MG Tablet is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk but there is no data available regarding the effect of medicine during pregnancy.

      • Ques : Will Sleep-Well 10 MG Tablet be more effective if taken in more than the recommended dose?

        Ans : No, taking higher than the recommended dose of it can lead to increased chances of side effects such as Confusion, Backache, Irritability, Fatigue, Nausea, Hallucination, Abdominal pain, Vomiting, Double vision, Increased difficulty in falling asleep, Diarrhea, Back pain, Dizziness, Fast heartbeat, Drowsiness, Blurred vision, Dry mouth, Headache, Loss of appetite, Nausea or Vomiting etc. If you are observing increased severity of pain or the pain is not relieved by the recommended doses, please consult your doctor for re-evaluation.

      References

      • Zolpidem- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 23 April 2019]. Available from:

        https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/zolpidem

      • Zolpidem Tartrate 10mg Tablets- EMC [Internet]. www.medicines.org.uk. 2018 [Cited 23 April 2019]. Available from:

        https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/3975/smpc

      • Important Information About Zolpidem- Drugs Bank [Internet]. drugsbanks.com. 2017 [Cited 23 April 2019]. Available from:

        https://www.drugsbanks.com/important-information-about-zolpidem/

      • ZOLPIDEM- zolpidem tartrate tablet- Daily Med [Internet]. dailymed.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 23 April 2019]. Available from:

        https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=313ccc9f-7b3e-4e42-b5d8-0e27c3c72d8e

      Disclaimer : The information produced here is best of our knowledge and experience and we have tried our best to make it as accurate and up-to-date as possible, but we would like to request that it should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.

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      Written ByDrx Hina FirdousPhD (Pharmacology) Pursuing, M.Pharma (Pharmacology), B.Pharma - Certificate in Nutrition and Child CarePharmacology
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