Eszopiclone

Eszopiclone is used for treating insomnia and its symptoms. Its symptoms include difficulty in falling asleep and difficulty in staying asleep during the night. It is a hypnotic drug. It works by increasing certain naturally occurring chemicals in the brain that cause sleep.

Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to it or if you are already taking other hypnotic drugs. Before taking this medicine, make sure your doctor knows if you have a history of mental disorders, drug, alcohol or any other substance abuse, if you generally remain very ill, or you have a history of lung or liver problems. This medicine is not to be prescribed for chronic use in the elderly.

Some common side effects that this medicine may cause are decrease in sexual desire, common cold symptoms, dizziness, drowsiness, feeling sleepy the next day, dry mouth, headache, light-headedness, indigestion, nervousness and an unpleasant taste in mouth.

The dosage is based on your age, medical condition, liver function, other drugs you are taking, and response to treatment. Avoid taking more amount than prescribed to prevent occurrence of any side effects. Usually, the starting dose is 1 mg before bedtime. If you are prescribed 3 mg then you should avoid doing activities that require you to stay alert at all times.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Somnologist before using this medicine.

• Insomnia

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Somnologist before using this medicine.

• Sleepiness

• Dizziness

• Memory Impairment

• Nervousness

• Headache

• Altered Taste

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Somnologist before using this medicine.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Zolnite 1mg tablet may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Zolnite 1mg tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
  Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Somnologist before using this medicine.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you miss a dose of Eszopiclone, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Somnologist before using this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which contains Eszopiclone as ingredient

• Zolnite 1Mg Tablet

  Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

• Fulnite 2Mg Tablet

  Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Somnologist before using this medicine.

This medication acts as a sedative. The mechanism of action of this non-benzodiazepine hypnotic agent has not yet been completely understood, but it is suggested that the benzodiazepine receptors are acted upon by this medicine as an agonist and an interaction takes place with the complexes of GABA receptors.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Somnologist before using this medicine.

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 Medicine

  Montomycin 450Mg Capsule

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  Ticin 150Mg Tablet

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  Onabet Powder

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

• Eszopiclone-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 10 June 2022].Available from:

  https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00402

• ESZOPICLONE tablet,solution-DailyMed [Internet].dailymed.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 10 June 2022].Available from:

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