ZALEPLON

Overview

ZALEPLON is a Schedule H1 drug.
Zaleplon is a sedative, also called a hypnotic. It affects chemicals in the brain that may be unbalanced in people with sleep problems (insomnia). Zaleplon is used to treat insomnia. zaleplon causes relaxation to help you fall asleep and stay asleep.

Usage

ZALEPLON is generally used to treat: Insomnia

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of depression or other mental illness, alcohol or drug abuse, kidney or liver disease, breathing disorder, any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It may cause dizziness, drowsiness or changes in vision, do not drive a car or operate machinery and get up slowly from bed while taking this medication. Avoid alcohol consumption. Avoid exposure to sunlight; otherwise it may cause sunburn.

Symptoms of Overdosage

ZALEPLON over-dosage can result in: Drowsiness, Confusion, Loss Of Coordination, Slow Or Irregular Breathing, Fainting

Common Side-Effects

ZALEPLON : Dizziness

Serious Side-Effects

ZALEPLON : Mood Swings, Agitation, Unusual Behavior

Rare Side-Effects

ZALEPLON : Skin Rash, Difficulty Breathing, Face Swelling, Body Itching

Disease Interactions

ZALEPLON can interfere with: Alcohol Poisoning, Depression, Alcoholism, Acute Liver Failure, Glaucoma, Hypertension, Urinary Retention, Asphyxia Neonatorum, Respiratory Failure, Acute Renal Failure

Technical Classification

ZALEPLON is categorized as: MISCELLANEOUS ANXIOLYTICS, SEDATIVES AND HYPNOTICS / ANXIOLYTICS, SEDATIVES, AND HYPNOTICS / CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with ZALEPLON as Ingredient

ANDANT CAP	ZALEPLON
SONATA CAP	ZALEPLON 10 MG
STILNITE 10MG CAP	ZALEPLON 10.0 MG
STILNITE 5MG CAP	ZALEPLON 5.0 MG
ZALEP 10MG CAP	ZALEPLON 10.0 MG
ZALEP 5MG CAP	ZALEPLON 5.0 MG
ZAPLON 10MG CAP	ZALEPLON 10.0 MG
ZASO 10MG CAP	ZALEPLON 10.0 MG
ZASO 5MG CAP	ZALEPLON 5.0 MG
ZONESTA 10MG CAP	ZALEPLON 10.0 MG