ZALEPLON
What is Zaleplon
Zaleplon is in class of drugs called hypnotics or
sleep medications, used for short-term treatment of insomnia.
This medicine affects chemicals in your brain that may become
unbalanced and cause insomnia..
What should I know about Zaleplon
- Use Zaleplon according to your doctor's prescription.
Zaleplon works very quickly and it is usually taken
once a day at bedtime or after going to bed if you cannot
fall asleep. This medication is usually taken for 7-10 days.
Do not take zaleplon unless you will be able to sleep for
at least 4 hours after taking the dose.
Don't take a larger dose or more often than your doctor tells
you to. All people taking sleep medicines have some risk of
becoming dependent, especially people who have been dependent
on alcohol or other drugs.
- Keep Zaleplon in the container it came in, tightly closed,
and out of reach of children. Store the medicine at room temperature
and away from excess heat and moisture. Don't store it in
the bathroom.
- If you miss the dose do not take one when you remember
it but skip the missed dose and take the next dose at the
regularly scheduled time.
- Do not take zaleplon with or immediately after a high-fat
or heavy meal. Take each dose with a full glass of water.
- After oral use, Zaleplon is extensivly metabolised with
less than 1 % excrated in urine.
Zaleplon can lose its effectiveness if used for long periods
of time. If you experience difficulty falling asleep, call
your doctor.
- Zaleplon is for short use only and longer-term use must
be monitored closely by your doctor. Do not quit taking zaleplon
without talking to your doctor.
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