Zopilone 2 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 3.00 (5 x 10: ৳ 150.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 30.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Eszopiclone |
| Company | Incepta pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of insomnia
- Difficulty falling asleep
- Difficulty maintaining sleep through the night
Pharmacology
- Interacts with Gama-aminobutyric acid (GABA) receptor complexes
Dosage & Administration
- Usual dose of 2 or 3 mg for most adults
- Dose of 1 or 2 mg for persons over 65 years
- Should be taken immediately before going to bed
- Effects may last up to six hours
Interaction
- Should not be used with alcohol or other sedating drugs
Contraindications
- Depression
- Severe Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease
- Severe Liver Disease
- Weakened Patient
- Having thoughts of Suicide
Side Effects
- Fatigue
- Anorexia
- Nausea
- Unpleasant taste in the mouth
- Mood problems
- Abdominal pain
- Dyspepsia
- Asthenia
- Nervousness
- Dizziness
- Confusion
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Category C for pregnancy
- Caution for nursing mothers
Precautions & Warnings
- Should be taken immediately before bedtime
- To avoid short-term memory impairment
- Hallucinations
- Impaired coordination
- Dizziness
- Lightheadedness
Overdose Effects
- Limited clinical experience with overdose
- Intravenous fluids may be administered as needed
- Flumazenil may be useful
Therapeutic Class
- Miscellaneous sedatives & hypnotics
Storage Conditions
- Store at 25°C