Zaleplon
General English name: Zaleplon
Brand: Sonata
Application: hypnotic
Zalpon Pharmaceutical Information
Contraindications to the use of Zalpon
Zalpon drug interaction
Tips to consider before taking Zalpon
Possible side effects of Zalpon
How to store Zalpon medicine
Zalpon Pharmaceutical Information
Medication Information: Insomnia or poor sleep is a common disorder that has a transient course. If you have trouble sleeping, it means that you have trouble falling asleep, or that you wake up several times during the night, or that you wake up very early in the morning. Sleeping pills are usually used as a last resort but are sometimes used to treat some severe insomnia. Zalpon causes drowsiness by affecting brain messages.
Contraindications to the use of Zalpon
• Pay attention to the expiration date of the medicine and do not take it if the medicine in your hand has expired.
Never give the medicine to anyone else, even if you have the same symptoms.
• Do not take more than the dose prescribed by your doctor.
Check for drug interactions and be sure to tell your doctor what other medications you are taking.
Zalpon drug interaction
Drug interactions may alter drug performance and increase the risk of serious side effects. Make a list of all the medicines (including prescription / over-the-counter medicines and herbal products) you use and share them with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not change the dose of your medicine without consulting your doctor or stop taking the medicine.
Do not give up or stop taking the medicine.
Some of the drugs that may interact with zalplone include melatonin, drugs that work on liver enzymes that remove zalplon from the body (eg, certain azole antifungals such as ketoconazole, cimetidine, rifamycins, rifampin, Such as phenytoin, carbamazepine, phenobarbital), sodium oxibate.
If medications or sleeping pills such as alcohol, certain antihistamines (such as cetirizine, diphenhydramine), sleeping pills or anxiolytics (such as diazepam and zolpidem), painkillers and painkillers ( Be sure to tell your doctor if you are taking codeine.
Check the labels on all your medicines (such as cough and cold medicines). Because they may contain hypnotic ingredients that cause drowsiness. Talk to your pharmacist about taking Zalpon.
Tips to consider before taking Zalpon
Some medications can not be prescribed under certain conditions, and some medications may be prescribed if additional treatment is needed. Therefore, it is best for your doctor to be aware of the following before taking Zalpon:
• If you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
• If you have breathing problems or sleep apnea (a problem that causes you not to breathe for a short time).
• If you have myasthenia gravis.
• If you are addicted to alcohol or drugs.
• If you are depressed.
• If you have liver or kidney problems.
• If you are currently taking certain medications. These medicines include all the medicines available, whether you are prescribed them or taking them without a doctor's prescription, such as herbal medicines and complementary medicines.
• If you have ever been allergic to any medication.
Possible side effects of Zalpon
All drugs, along with their positive effects, can cause unwanted side effects in the body. However, these complications do not occur in all people. Over time, your body will adjust to the new medication and these symptoms will go away, but if the following symptoms persist or become painful, consult your doctor.
Drowsiness: If you still feel drowsy after waking up, avoid driving and working with tools.
Oblivion, murmur of the body: Consult your doctor if it is annoying.
Important Note: Talk to your doctor if you are walking during sleep.
Tell your doctor if you notice any other symptoms that you think may be due to zalpon.
How to store Zalpon medicine
• Store the medicine in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
• Keep the medicine out of the reach of children.