- Manufacturer : Linux Laboratories
- Composition : Zolpidem 5mg
- Generally Prescribed For : Insomnia
- Estimated Price : ₹49.50 For 10 Tablets Strip
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Uses of Zolcalm 5mg Tablet
Zolcalm 5mg Tablet is used for the treatment or prevention of the following disease(s):
Insomnia
Side effects of Zolcalm 5mg Tablet
The most common side effects of Zolcalm 5mg Tablet are – Dizziness, Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting, Abdominal Pain, Blurred vision, Insomnia, Dry mouth
These side effects can usually occur in patients. However, these are only indicative and not all patients will experience them.
Precautions while using Zolcalm 5mg Tablet
Do not use Zolcalm 5mg Tablet if you are allergic to – Zolpidem
If you have heart disease, liver or kidney disease, drug or alcohol addiction, consult your doctor before using Zolcalm 5mg Tablet.
If you are allergic to any medicine or food, consult your doctor before using this medicine.
Use this medicine under the supervision of your doctor.
To avoid an adverse reaction, consult your doctor if you are already taking other medicines.
How Zolcalm 5mg Tablet works
Zolcalm 5mg Tablet contains – Zolpidem
Zolpidem works by acting on receptors in the brain called GABA receptors, specifically the GABA-A receptors. This causes the release of a neurotransmitter called GABA in the brain.
Dosage of Zolcalm 5mg Tablet
The dosage of Zolcalm 5mg Tablet depends on many factors such as the patient age, health, medical condition or history of the patient and many other conditions.
Please use this medicine as prescribed by your doctor.
Overdose of Zolcalm 5mg Tablet
If you forget to take a dose of Zolcalm 5mg Tablet, do not take two doses at the same time, there is a risk of overdose.
If you notice any unusual reaction in your body after taking this medicine, contact your doctor immediately or call your local medical emergency number.
Precautions & Warnings
Alcohol
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Pregnancy
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Breastfeeding
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Driving
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Kidney
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Liver
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Alternate Brands
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
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Interaction
Drug :- azole antifungals: Increased CNS activity and additive adverse effects of zolpidem.
barbiturates, chlorpromazine, general anesthetics, opioid agonists, other CNS depressants, phenothiazines, tramadol, tricyclic antidepressants: Possibly increased CNS depression and reduced psychomotor function.
bupropion: Increased blood zolpidem level, possibly visual hallucinations, loss of alertness.
desipramine, imipramine: Increased risk of visual hallucinations and reduced alertness.
flumazenil: Antagonized sedative effect.
haloperidol: Increased CNS depression.
nevirapine: Decreased blood zolpidem level.
rifabutin, rifampin: Increased zolpidem clearance.
selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors: Increased risk of delusions, disorientation,and hallucinations.
Food :- all foods: Increased time to peak blood zolpidem level, decreased effects of zolpidem.
Activity :- alcohol use: Increased CNS depression.
