Sleepwel 2 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 3.02 (3 x 10: ৳ 90.56)
Strip Price: ৳ 30.19
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Eszopiclone |
| Company | Popular pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of insomnia
- Difficulty falling asleep
- Difficulty maintaining sleep
- Long-term use
Pharmacology
- Interacts with Gama-aminobutyric acid (GABA) receptor complexes
- Allosterically coupled to benzodiazepine receptors
Dosage & Administration
- Usual dose for most adults: 2 or 3 mg
- Dose for persons over 65 years: 1 or 2 mg
- Take immediately before bed
- Effects may last up to 6 hours
Interaction
- Avoid alcohol and other sedating drugs
Contraindications
- Depression
- Severe Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease
- Severe Liver Disease
- Weakened Patient
- Suicidal thoughts
Side Effects
- Fatigue
- Anorexia
- Nausea
- Unpleasant taste in mouth
- Mood problems
- Abdominal pain
- Dyspepsia
- Asthenia
- Nervousness
- Dizziness
- Confusion
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category C
- Caution when used during pregnancy
- Unknown excretion in breast milk
- Caution for nursing mothers
Precautions & Warnings
- Take immediately before bedtime
- Avoid short-term memory impairment
- Avoid hallucinations
- Avoid impaired coordination
- Avoid dizziness
- Avoid lightheadedness
Overdose Effects
- Limited clinical experience with overdose
- Recovery reported with an overdose of up to 36 mg
- Administration of intravenous fluids
- Flumazenil may be useful
Therapeutic Class
- Miscellaneous sedatives & hypnotics
Storage Conditions
- Store at 25°C